Charm

[Fr. char me, from Lat. carmen, a song, a form of incantation, from cano, to sing; allied to W. can, a song, and probably to Heb. kana, to found, to create, like Gr. poiēma, a poem, a song, from poiēō, to make.] A magic spell, incantation, or enchantment; a combination of characters supposed to be invested with supernatural powers. See INCANTATION, MAGIC. "Names as a charm against the waves and wind." - Dryden. -Anything worn, as a talisman, ., for its supposed occult virtues in averting evil from, or attracting good fortune to, the wearer. -Fascination; that which has power to subdue opposition, to please irresistibly, and to gain affection and good-will; that which gives exquisite pleasure; as, the charm of a well-bred manner; the charm of a woman's beauty. Charlevoix, PIERRE FRANÇOIS XAVIER DE, (shar'le- vwāh,) a French Jesuit, B. 1682. Не is chiefly remem- bered for his extensive explorations in N. America, and researches among the Indian tribes, detailed in his work A History of New France (or Canada), London, 1769. -v. a. To act upon by charms, spells, or incantations; to D. 1761. Charlevoix, in Michigan , a county bordering on Lake "The tender charm of poetry and love." - Words worth. govern by supernatural influence. "I bear a charmed life." -Shaks. m. Cap. Charlevoix. Charlie Hope, in Virginia , a P.O. of Brunswick co. Charlieu, ( shärl'yoo ,) a town of France, dep. Loire, 40 m. from Montbrison. Manf . Linen and cotton fabrics. Pop . 4,516.