cantationn.
rare.† 1. Singing. Obsolete.
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society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > singing > [noun]
songeOE
singing1377
cantation1623
vocalism1821
vocalization1822
1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. Cantation, Singing.
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Cantation, singing or enchanting.
2. Incantation, magical charm.
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the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > spell
galderOE
lede-runec1000
sigalderc1000
craftOE
lede spelc1275
charma1300
conjurisonc1380
conjurationa1398
incantation1412
saunter1562
blessing1572
fascination1572
spell1579
lot1625
cantation1656
cantion1656
take1678
jynx1693
cantrip1719
pishogue1829
brujería1838
paternoster1880
goofer1887
runea1935
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Cantation, singing or enchanting.
1846 R. Ford Gatherings from Spain 237 As Ulysses stopped his bleeding by cantation.
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