Definition of spell

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Spell (v. t.) To supply the place of for a time; to take the turn of, at work; to relieve; as, to spell the helmsman..

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Shift :: Shift (v. t.) The change of one set of workmen for another; hence, a spell, or turn, of work; also, a set of workmen who work in turn with other sets; as, a night shift..
Barkentine :: Barkentine (n.) A threemasted vessel, having the foremast square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append..
Sawder :: Sawder (n.) A corrupt spelling and pronunciation of solder.
Misspelling :: Misspelling (n.) A wrong spelling.
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To supply the place of for a time; to take the turn of, at work; to relieve; as, to spell the helmsman..
Spellwork :: Spellwork (n.) Power or effect of magic; that which is wrought by magic; enchantment.
Ambassy :: Ambassy (n.) See Embassy, the usual spelling..
Homographic :: Homographic (a.) Employing a single and separate character to represent each sound; -- said of certain methods of spelling words.
Glamour :: Glamour (n.) Witchcraft; magic; a spell.
Misspelled :: Misspelled (imp. & p. p.) of Misspel.
Nomic :: Nomic (n.) Nomic spelling.
Enchantment :: Enchantment (n.) 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..
Speller :: Speller (n.) A spelling book.
Han''t :: Han't () A contraction of have not, or has not, used in illiterate speech. In the United States the commoner spelling is hain't..
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To tell or name in their proper order letters of, as a word; to write or print in order the letters of, esp. the proper letters; to form, as words, by correct orthography..
, A , Or An . Pcp. It Is Presumably An Older Spelling Of Scanned. --2. :: , a , or an . PCP. It is presumably an older spelling of scanned. --2. () Specifically (Pros.), to go through with, as a verse, marking and distinguishing the feet of which it is composed; to show, in reading, the metrical structure of; to recite metrically..
Orthographize :: Orthographize (v. t.) To spell correctly or according to usage; to correct in regard to spelling.
Endue :: Endue (v. t.) An older spelling of Endow.
Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.
Spellful :: Spellful (a.) Abounding in spells, or charms..
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