To charm or bewitch; to place under the influence of a charm or spell.
From 'en-' (to put into a state) plus 'charm,' from Old French 'charme' (magic spell or incantation), ultimately from Latin 'carmen' (song or poem).
Like 'enchant,' this word shows that magic and music share the same root etymologically—'carmen' meant both magical formula and song because ancient people believed singing had intrinsic power.
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