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▪ I. bewitching, vbl. n.|bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ|
[f. bewitch + -ing1.]
The action of influencing by witchcraft; enchantment, fascination.
1535Coverdale Wisd. iv. 12 For y⊇ craftie bewitchinge [Wyclif, desceyuyng] of lyes make good thinges darck. 1563T. Hill Arte Garden. 120 It doth also greatly auaile against all bewitchings. 1646Gaule Cases Consc. 129 Some worke their bewitchings only by way of Invocation or Imprecation.
▪ II. beˈwitching, ppl. a.
[see -ing2.]
That bewitches; enchanting; charming, captivating.
1561Calvin's Foure Serm. ii. (R.) Such a bewitching and furiouse madness. 1595T. Edwardes in Shaks. C. Praise 18 His bewitching pen. 1603Drayton Heroic Ep. xiii. 27 Poys'ning Philters, and bewitching Drinke. 1749Smollett Regicide i. vi, The bewitching music of thy tongue. 1827Keble Chr. Y. 3rd Sund. East., In Spring's bewitching hour. |