Fās'çi-nā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. fascinatio, Fr. fascination, Sp. fascinacion, It. fascinazione.] 1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence. The Turks hang old rags on their fairest horses, to secure them against fascination. Waller. 2. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell. “A certain fascination in words.” South.