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charm

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1. charm - Noun

2. charm - Verb

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A melody; a song.

A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantation.

That which exerts an irresistible power to please and attract; that which fascinates; any alluring quality.

Anything worn for its supposed efficacy to the wearer in averting ill or securing good fortune.

Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain.

To make music upon; to tune.

To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.

To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.

To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.

To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of charms.

To act as, or produce the effect of, a charm; to please greatly; to be fascinating.

To make a musical sound.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question. Albert Camus

Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. Oliver Herford

The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different. Aldous Huxley

Charm is more than beauty. Yiddish Proverb

Charm is stronger than beauty. Maltese Proverb

Third time is the charm. Portuguese Proverb

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