becharm

[ bih-chahrm ]

verb (used with object)

1. to charm; bewitch; captivate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of becharm¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; be-, charm ¹

Example Sentences

Trying to break one charm, he was but becharmed anew.

From Project Gutenberg

For a time becharmed there fell a lull     In the heart of the fight; The tree-tops nod, the slain sleep light;     Warm noon-winds sigh on, And thoughts which he never spake had Lyon.

From Project Gutenberg

Beyond the bar the land-wind dies,   The prows becharmed at anchor swim: A summer night; the stars withdrawn look down—     Fair eve of battle grim.

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