CANTRIP

Etymology

Noun

cantrip (plural cantrips)

A spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.

A wilful piece of trickery or mischief

Source: Wiktionary


Can"trap, Can"trip, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. gandar, ODan. & OSw. gan, witchcraft, and E. trap a snare, tramp.]

Definition: A charm; an incantation; a shell; a trick; adroit mischief. [Written also cantraip.] [Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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