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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Fascination \Fas`ci*na"tion\, n. [L. fascinatio; cf F. fascination.] 1. The act of fascinating, bewhiching or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence. The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. --Waller. 2. The state or condition of being fascinated. 3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell. There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words --South. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: fascination n 1: the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) [syn: {captivation}] 2: a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual [syn: {captivation}, {enchantment}, {enthrallment}]
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