Definition of spell

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Spell (n.) The time during which one person or gang works until relieved; hence, any relatively short period of time, whether a few hours, days, or weeks..

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Misspelled :: Misspelled (imp. & p. p.) of Misspel.
Spell :: Spell (v. i.) To form words with letters, esp. with the proper letters, either orally or in writing..
Speller :: Speller (n.) A spelling book.
Barkentine :: Barkentine (n.) A threemasted vessel, having the foremast square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append..
Spellwork :: Spellwork (n.) Power or effect of magic; that which is wrought by magic; enchantment.
Respell :: Respell (v. t.) To spell again.
Han''t :: Han't () A contraction of have not, or has not, used in illiterate speech. In the United States the commoner spelling is hain't..
Heterography :: Heterography (n.) That method of spelling in which the same letters represent different sounds in different words, as in the ordinary English orthography; e. g., g in get and in ginger..
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To discover by characters or marks; to read with difficulty; -- usually with out; as, to spell out the sense of an author; to spell out a verse in the Bible..
Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.
Fascination :: Fascination (n.) That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.
Cacography :: Cacography (n.) Incorrect or bad writing or spelling.
Spelling :: Spelling (a.) Of or pertaining to spelling.
Shift :: Shift (v. t.) The change of one set of workmen for another; hence, a spell, or turn, of work; also, a set of workmen who work in turn with other sets; as, a night shift..
Orthographical :: Orthographical (a.) Of or pertaining to orthography, or right spelling; also, correct in spelling; as, orthographical rules; the letter was orthographic..
Ban :: Ban (n.) Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in church. See Banns (the common spelling in this sense)..
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To tell; to relate; to teach.
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A sudden severe interval or spell; -- applied to the weather; as, a cold snap..
Spell :: Spell (v. t.) To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
Spell :: Spell (n.) A gratuitous helping forward of another's work; as, a logging spell..
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