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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inchantrie, n. [e.m.E. inchantry (1591), ME. enchantry (c 1300).] Enchantment. —1585 in Calderwood IV. 472.
Suppone a king were by inchantrie, contrare his will, so transformed in shape onlie, keeping his reasoun [etc.]
