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Added 9 October 2026

charm

/tʃɑːm/ noun

In Latin: carmen Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about charm at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates.
his smile was part of his appeal to her
A verbal formula believed to have magical force.
he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
Something believed to bring good luck.

verb

Attract; cause to be enamored.
She captured all the men's hearts
Control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft.
Protect through supernatural powers or charms.

Origin

From Middle English charme, from Old French charme (“chant, magic spell”), from Latin carmen (“song, incantation”). Displaced native Old English lybb (“drug, poison, charm”).

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