Obs. [a. F. charmeresse, fem. of charmeur: see -ESS.] A female charmer.

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c. 1340.  Ayenb., 19. Þe deuines and þe wichen and þe charmeresses, þet workeþ be þe dyeules crefte.

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c. 1384.  Chaucer, H. Fame, 1261. Phitonesses, charmeresses, Olde wytches.

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