MESMERISM


Meaning of MESMERISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmez-mə-ˌri-zəm also ]

ˈmes- 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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