01 n. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the aff…
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The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.“The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination.” — Waller.
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The state or condition of being fascinated.
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That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.“There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words.” — South.