fascinum — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- wizardry noun The practice of magic; sorcery.
Senses
fascinum is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
spell — full definition
- noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.
- verb To write or say the letters that make up a word, in the correct order.
- verb To indicate or signal that something is likely to happen.
- noun A short period of time doing a particular activity, or a stretch of a certain kind of weather.
witchcraft — full definition
- noun The practice of using magic or supernatural power, especially as attributed to witches.
- noun Any skill or effect so impressive it seems almost magical.