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1. spell

noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] indicate or signify.

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Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of.

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Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. spell

noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else).

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word).

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. spell

noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. spell

noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a verbal formula believed to have magical force.

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] take turns working.

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Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] place under a spell.

Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. spell

verb. ['ˈspɛl'] relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn.

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Etymology

  • spell (English)
  • espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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