SPELL (4)

Spell (?), n.[[AS. spell a saying, tale, speech; akin to OS. & OHG. spel, Icel. spjall,Goth. spill. Cf. Gospel, Spell to tell the letters of.]] 1. 1. A story; a tale. “Hearken to my spell.” Chaucer.
2. 2. A stanza, verse, or phrase supposed to be endowed with magical power; an incantation; hence, any charm.
Start not; her actions shall be holy as You hear my spell is lawful. Shak.