incantation – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
incantation
n.
words chanted in a magic spell or ritual; magic spell, magic ritual
Incantation
An
incantation or
enchantment is a charm or
spell created using words. An incantation may take place during a
ritual, either a
hymn or
prayer, and may invoke or praise a
deity. In
magic,
occultism,
shamanism, and
witchcraft it is used with the intention of casting a spell on an object or a person. The term derives from
Latin "incantare" (tr.), meaning "to chant (a magical spell) upon," from
in- "into, upon" and
cantare "to sing".
incantation
Noun
1. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
(synonym) conjuration
(hypernym) spell, magic spell, charm
(hyponym) invocation
incantation
nf.
incantation, spell
Incantation
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A formula of words used as above.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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