Enchant \En*chant"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enchanted}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Enchanting}.] [F. enchanter, L. incantare to chant or
   utter a magic formula over or against one, to bewitch; in in,
   against + cantare to sing. See {Chant}, and cf.
   {Incantation}.]
   1. To charm by sorcery; to act on by enchantment; to get
      control of by magical words and rites.
      
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            And now about the caldron sing,
            Like elves and fairies in a ring,
            Enchanting all that you put in.       --Shak.
      
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            He is enchanted, cannot speak.        --Tennyson.
      
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   2. To delight in a high degree; to charm; to enrapture; as,
      music enchants the ear.
      
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            Arcadia was the charmed circle where all his spirits
            forever should be enchanted.          --Sir P.
                                                  Sidney.

   Syn: To charm; bewitch; fascinate. Cf. {Charm}.
        
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