ensorcell

verb en·sor·cell \in-ˈsȯr-səl\

en·sor·celled or en·sor·celeden·sor·cell·ing or en·sor·cel·ing

Definition of ENSORCELL

transitive verb

— en·sor·cell·ment \-mənt\ noun

en·sor·cell or en·sor·cel \in-ˈsȯr-səl\

Middle French ensorceler, alteration of Old French ensorcerer, from en- + -sorcerer, from sorcier, sorcer sorcerer — more at sorcery

First Known Use: circa 1541

Synonyms: charm, enchant, bewitch (or ensorcel), hex, overlook, spell, strike

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