MAGIC

I. noun Etymology: Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin ~e, from Greek magikē, feminine of magikos Magian, ~al, from magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian maguš sorcerer Date: 14th century 1. the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces, ~ rites or incantations, 2. an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source, something that seems to cast a spell ; enchantment , the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand, II. adjective Date: 14th century of or relating to ~, 2. having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers, giving a feeling of enchantment, ~al adjective ~ally adverb III. transitive verb (~ked; ~king) Date: 1906 to produce, remove, or influence by ~