ensorcell

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“
And, as it were, ensorcell all the hearts

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  • And, as it were, ensorcell all the hearts —  The Arte of English Poesie
  • Accordingly they all went in to the king and prostrating themselves before him, said to him, "O king, beware lest this youth ensorcell thee with his sorcery and beguile thee with his wiles. —  Arabian nights. English
  • So she sware to him that she would not do him any hurt or ensorcell him, and bidding bring him a fine horse, saddled and bridled with a golden bridle and decked with trappings all of gold set with jewels, gave the old man a thousand dinars saying, "Use this. '' [ —  Arabian nights. English
 

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  1. French ensorceler, from Old French ensorcerer, ensorceler : en-, intensive pref.; see en-1 + sorcier, sorcerer; see sorcerer.
 

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