spell
/spel/
a spoken formula with power to change things; also, to write letters in order
spell in a sentence
“The two meanings of spell were once one: to command the letters was to work the charm.”
Origin of spell
Old English spell story, speech, message
Related Words
charm
a sung or spoken verse carrying magical power; the quality that delights
hex
to cast a spell on; a curse
curse
a solemn utterance meant to bring harm upon someone
grimoire
a manual of spells and invocations
glamour
enchantment; bewitching allure
rune
a letter of an ancient Germanic alphabet, credited with magical force