charm
Cross references:
1. fetish 2. attract
1. charm \'cha:rm\ n [ME charme, fr. OF, fr. L carmen song, fr. canere to
sing -] more at CHANT 1a: the chanting or reciting of a magic spell :
INCANTATION 1b: an act or expression believed to have magic power 2:
something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune :
AMULET 3a: a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights 3b: a physical
grace or attraction 4: a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain
2. charm vt 1: to affect by or as if by magic : COMPEL; also : DELI GHT 2:
to endow with supernatural powers by means of charms; also : to protect by
spells, charms, or supernatural influences 3: to control (an animal)
typically by charms 1: to practice magic and enchantment 2: to have the
effect of a charm : FASCINATE