spellbind

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.

Etymology

Compound from English spell (story, talk, relieve, discourse, a turn, tale, span of time, saying, play) + English bind.

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English

bind

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