v. t.
It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier). [ 1913 Webster ]
There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. Bacon.
adj.
adj.
n. [ L. fascinatio; cf. F. fascination. ]
The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South. [ 1913 Webster ]