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单词 bewitcher
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bewitchern.

Brit. /bᵻˈwɪtʃə/, U.S. /bəˈwɪtʃər/, /biˈwɪtʃər/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: bewitch v., -er suffix1.
Etymology: < bewitch v. + -er suffix1.
A person who bewitches or casts a spell on someone or something; a witch or sorcerer. Also sometimes figurative: a person who charms, captivates, or fascinates others; an alluring or beguiling person.
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the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > enchanter
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1545 G. Joye Expos. Daniel (v.) f. 64v Oure..subtyle sorcerers..and bewitchers.
1611 A. Stafford Niobe 117 These bewitchers of beautie.
1883 Morris (Minnesota) Tribune 25 Apr. 1/4 The natives consider it [sc. a disease] the result of bewitching, in which a plant known as the ‘barking grass’ is used by the bewitchers.
1960 San Antonio (Texas) Light 10 Nov. 21/3 One of Movieville's pioneer sex queens, her life was burdened with the same melancholy streak that torments most Hollywood bewitchers.
2017 Á. Hesz in G. Klaniczay & É. Pócs Witchcraft & Demonology in Hungary & Transylvania 355 When people talked about the possible motives of their bewitchers, envy was most frequently mentioned.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2021; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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