MESMERISM


Meaning of MESMERISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mez-m ə - ˌ ri-z ə m also ' mes-

Function: noun

Etymology: F. A. Mesmer

Date: 1784

1 : hypnotic induction held to involve animal magnetism broadly : HYPNOTISM

2 : hypnotic appeal

– mes · mer · ist \ -rist \ noun

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