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draíocht — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  • enchantment noun A feeling of delight and wonder, as if under a spell.
  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  • sorcery noun The practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft.
  • spell noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.
  • witchcraft noun The practice of using magic or supernatural power, especially as attributed to witches.

Senses

draíocht is used for these senses in English:

  • charm An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • enchantment Something that enchants; a magical spell.
  • sorcery Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
  • spell A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
  • witchcraft The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

charm — full definition

  1. noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  2. noun An object or spoken words believed to bring good luck or magical protection.
  3. noun A small decorative trinket hung on a bracelet or necklace.
  4. verb To attract, delight, or persuade someone through pleasing qualities.
  5. verb To influence or protect someone or something through magic.

enchantment — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of delight and wonder, as if under a spell.
  2. noun A magic spell.

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