spell, Etymology 1, AS A NOUN

Noun

spell (plural spells)

1. Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. [from 16th c.] synonyms ▲Synonyms: cantrip, incantation

He cast a spell to cure warts.

2. A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.] synonym ▲quotations ▼Synonym: cantrip

under a spell

3. (obsolete) Speech, discourse. [8th–15th c.]

Derived terms

• binding spell
• byspel
• magic spell
• money spell
• spellbind
• spellbound
• spellwork
• spellwork
• staring spell
• tet spell
• under a spell