单词 | conjuration |
释义 | conjuration /kon'jeuh ray"sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of calling on or invoking a sacred name. 2. an incantation; magical charm. 3. supernatural accomplishment by invocation or spell. 4. the practice of legerdemain. 5. supplication; solemn entreaty. [1350-1400; ME conjuracio(u)n ( < AF) < L conjuration- (s. of conjuratio), equiv. to conjurat(us), ptp. of conjurare to swear together (con- CON- + jur- (s. of jus) right, justice, duty + -atus -ATE1) + -ion- -ION] |
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