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   Charm, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Charmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Charming.] [Cf. F. charmer. See Charm, n.]
   1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.]
   
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   Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. Spenser.
   
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   2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.
   
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   No witchcraft charm thee! Shak.
   
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   3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.
   
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   Music the fiercest grief can charm. Pope.
   
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   4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.
   
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   They, on their mirth and dance
   
   Intent, with jocund music charm his ear. Milton.
   
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   5. To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, “a charmed life”.
   
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   I, in my own woe charmed,
   
   Could not find death. Shak.
   
   Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate; bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.
   
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   charmed adj.
   1.  same as captivated.
   
   Syn. -- captivated.
   
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   2.  filled with wonder and delight.
   
   Syn. -- beguiled, captivated, delighted, enthralled, entranced.
   
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