[see -ING2.] That bewitches; enchanting; charming, captivating.

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1561.  Calvin’s Foure Serm., ii. (R.). Such a bewitching and furiouse madness.

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1595.  T. Edwardes, in Shaks. C. Praise, 18. His bewitching pen.

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1603.  Drayton, Heroic Ep., xiii. 27. Poys’ning Philters, and bewitching Drinke.

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1749.  Smollett, Regic., I. vi. The bewitching music of thy tongue.

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1827.  Keble, Chr. Y., 3rd Sund. East., In Spring’s bewitching hour.

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