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Spell :: Spell (n.) The relief of one person by another in any piece of work or watching; also, a turn at work which is carried on by one person or gang relieving another; as, a spell at the pumps; a spell at the masthead..

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..

Nomic :: Nomic (a.) Customary; ordinary; -- applied to the usual English spelling, in distinction from strictly phonetic methods..

Spelled :: Spelled (imp. & p. p.) of Spel.

Endoss :: Endoss (v. t.) To put upon the back or outside of anything; -- the older spelling of endorse.

Sawder :: Sawder (n.) A corrupt spelling and pronunciation of solder.

Unbewitch :: Unbewitch (v. t.) To free from a spell; to disenchant.

Turn :: Turn (n.) A change of condition; especially, a sudden or recurring symptom of illness, as a nervous shock, or fainting spell; as, a bad turn..

Disencharm :: Disencharm (v. t.) To free from the influence of a charm or spell; to disenchant.

Trick :: Trick (a.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours..

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..

Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.

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..

Unspell :: Unspell (v. t.) To break the power of (a spell); to release (a person) from the influence of a spell; to disenchant.

Spelt :: Spelt () imp. & p. p. of Spell. Spelled.

By-spell :: By-spell (n.) A proverb.

Spell :: Spell (n.) A stanza, verse, or phrase supposed to be endowed with magical power; an incantation; hence, any charm..

Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

Orthographer :: Orthographer (n.) One versed in orthography; one who spells words correctly.

Cacography :: Cacography (n.) Incorrect or bad writing or spelling.

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