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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

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

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive [syn: enchantress, temptress, siren, Delilah, femme fatale]
2: a female sorcerer or magician [syn: enchantress, witch]

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 14th century 1. a woman who practices magic ; sorceress 2. a fascinating or beautiful woman

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Enchantress En*chant"ress, n. [Cf. F. enchanteresse.] A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates. --Shak.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(enchantresses) In fairy stories and legends, an enchantress is a woman who uses magic to put spells on people and things. N-COUNT

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. 1. Sorceress, witch. 2. Charmer, inamorata, fair enslaver.

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