En*chant"ment (?), n. [F.
enchantement.] 1. The act of enchanting;
the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or
the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or
charms; incantation.
After the last enchantment you did
here.
Shak.
2. The effect produced by the act; the state
of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment.
3. That which captivates the heart and
senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly
delights.
Such an enchantment as there is in
words.
South.
Syn. -- Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery;
witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.