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enchantress

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From Middle English enchaunteresse, from Old French enchanteresse; equivalent to enchanter +‎ -ess.

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enchantress (plural enchantresses, masculine enchanter)

  1. A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
    • 1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 25:
      The tablets upon which the events of the day were recorded refer to enchantresses, and we can conclude that they were by no means restricted to ancient beldames.
  2. A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
    She was the enchantress of men's hearts.
  3. A femme fatale.
    His desire for that enchantress led him to financial ruin!

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