Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To enchant; bewitch.
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- verb transitive to
bewitch orenchant someone. - verb transitive to wrap or bind with a thrown rope.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the Disney film is based on the famous section of Fantasia where Mickey Mouse tries to ensorcell a broom to do his chores.
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Labels: change, climate change, Dahl, ensorcell, global warming, global weirding, safire, thermohaline posted by John McGrath @ 10: 38 AM 0 Comments
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“You'll never ensorcell anyone again, weaver . . . especially helpless young men!”
Sir Apropos of Nothing PETER DAVID 2001
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“You'll never ensorcell anyone again, weaver . . . especially helpless young men!”
Sir Apropos of Nothing PETER DAVID 2001
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“You'll never ensorcell anyone again, weaver . . . especially helpless young men!”
Sir Apropos of Nothing PETER DAVID 2001
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It was too soon. vShe could not ensorcell an entire country, not without help.
The Harp of Imach Thyssel Wrede, Patricia C., 1953- 1985
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So she sware to him that she would not do him any hurt or ensorcell him, and bidding bring him a fine horse, saddled and bridled with a golden bridle and decked with trappings all of gold set with jewels, gave the old man a thousand dinars saying, Use this.’’
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Accordingly they all went in to the king and prostrating themselves before him, said to him, "O king, beware lest this youth ensorcell thee with his sorcery and beguile thee with his wiles.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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So she sware to him that she would not do him any hurt or ensorcell him, and bidding bring him a fine horse, saddled and bridled with a golden bridle and decked with trappings all of gold set with jewels, gave the old man a thousand dinars saying, "Use this. '' [
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
widdershins commented on the word ensorcell
To enchant or bewitch.
December 22, 2007
whichbe commented on the word ensorcell
I wonder what the etymology is...
December 22, 2007
seanahan commented on the word ensorcell
Clearly it's from the Middle French ensorceler.
December 22, 2007
john commented on the word ensorcell
"Obama, like the preternaturally gifted young heroes in mythical tales, is still learning to channel his force. He can ensorcell when he has to, and he has viral appeal. Who else could alchemize a nuanced 40-minute speech on race into must-see YouTube viewing for 20-year-olds?"
The New York Times, "Surrender Already, Dorothy," by Maureen Down, March 30, 2008
March 31, 2008
Louises commented on the word ensorcell
This image confounds him, ensorcells him. The painter is captivated, stirred. Anais Nin "Hedja" from "Under the Glass Bell".
February 10, 2013