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mesmerism

mes·mer·ism [ mézmə rìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fascinating power: the power to fascinate somebody in a way that is almost hypnotic

2. hypnotism: hypnotism, formerly believed to involve animal magnetism

[Late 18th century. < Mesmer (see mesmerize)]

mes·mer·ist noun
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