Definition for EN-CHANT'RESS

EN-CHANT'RESS, n.

  1. A sorceress; a woman who pretends to effect wonderful things by the aid of demons; one who pretends to practice magic. Tatler.
  2. A woman whose beauty or excellencies give irresistible influence. From this enchantress all these ills are come. Dryden.

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