Definition of spell

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of spell is as below...

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..

Lern More About Spell

Ambassy :: Ambassy (n.) See Embassy, the usual spelling..
Brighten :: Brighten (a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects..
Spelling :: Spelling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spel.
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..
Resent :: Resent (v. t.) To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent to smell. See Resent, v. i..
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.
Mispell :: Mispell (v. t.) Alt. of Mispen.
, 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..
Spell :: Spell (v. i.) To form words with letters, esp. with the proper letters, either orally or in writing..
Cacography :: Cacography (n.) Incorrect or bad writing or spelling.
Dyke :: Dyke (n.) See Dike. The spelling dyke is restricted by some to the geological meaning.
Glamour :: Glamour (n.) Witchcraft; magic; a spell.
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To constitute; to measure.
Sloakan :: Sloakan (n.) A species of seaweed. [Spelled also slowcawn.] See 3d Laver.
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To tell; to relate; to teach.
Orthographize :: Orthographize (v. t.) To spell correctly or according to usage; to correct in regard to spelling.
Spell :: Spell (n.) A gratuitous helping forward of another's work; as, a logging spell..
Trick :: Trick (a.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us