ENCH`ANT, v.t. [L. incanto; in and canto, to sing. See Chant and Cant.] 1. To practice sorcery or witchcraft on any thing; to give efficacy to any thing by songs of sorcery, or fascination.And now about the cauldron sing,Like elves and fairies in a ring,Enchanting all that you put in.2. To subdue by charms or spells.3. To delight to the highest degree; to charm; to ravish with pleasure; as,the description enchants me; we were enchanted with the music.
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