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Webster 1913 Edition
Incantation
Inˊcan-ta′tion
,Noun.
1.
The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment.
“Mysterious ceremony and incantation.” Burke.
2.
A formula of words used as above.
Webster 1828 Edition
Incantation
INCANTA'TION
,Noun.
The act of enchanting; enchantment; the act of using certain formulas of words and ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits.
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incantation
incantation
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Noun
incantation (plural incantations)
- The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
- A formula of words used as above.
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