CHARM (2)

charm (2). Charm, n. a spell or enchantment

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Charm, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Charmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Charming.] [[Cf. F. charmer. See Charm, n.]] 1. 1. To make music upon; to tune.
Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. Spenser. 2. 2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.
No witchcraft charm thee! Shak. 3. 3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.
Music the fiercest grief can charm. Pope. 4. 4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.
They, on their mirth and dance Intent, with jocund music charm his ear. Milton. 5. 5. To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.
I, in my own woe charmed, Could not find death. Shak. Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate; bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.