A magic trick, spell, or mischievous prank, especially one that's harmless or playful; often used in fantasy literature.
Scottish origin, possibly from Scots Gaelic or a combination of 'cant' (nonsense) and 'trip.' It appeared in Scottish dialect around the 1500s and was popularized in modern fantasy literature like 'Dungeons & Dragons,' where it means a simple magical spell.
This Scottish word became world-famous through fantasy games and books—now millions of people use 'cantrip' to mean a small magical spell, not knowing it originally came from spooky Scottish folklore!
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