Bewitchments

/bɪˈwɪtʃmənts/ noun

Plural of bewitchment; instances of casting magical spells on someone or the state of being under a spell that makes you fascinated or enchanted by something.

From 'bewitch' (be- + witch), combining Old English 'be-' (causative prefix) with 'witch' from Old English 'wicce' (woman believed to practice witchcraft). The suffix '-ment' converts it to a noun meaning 'the act or result of.' Over time it evolved from literal spell-casting to mean any powerful attraction or charm.

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