Cachespell

/ˈkæʃˌspɛl/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term possibly referring to a spell, charm, or magical incantation, though the exact meaning is obscure.

Etymology

Possible compound of Old English or Middle English elements; 'cache' may relate to hiding or concealment, 'spell' from Old English spel (story, charm). Etymology is uncertain.

Kelly Says

Words like cachespell that appear in only a handful of old texts are linguistic ghosts—they tell us people said things once, but we'll never fully know what they meant!

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