Charlatanic, a. Empirical, quackish.
Charlatanry, n. Quackery, empiricism, trickery, deceit.
Charles’s Wain. The Great Bear, Ursa Major, The Wain, The Cleaver, The Dipper.
Charm, n.
- 1. Spell, enchantment, incantation, witchery, magic, sorcery, necromancy, magical power.
- 2. Attraction, fascination, allurement, attractiveness.
Charm, v. a.
- 1. Subdue by a charm, enchant, cast a spell upon, allay by enchantment.
- 2. Fascinate, enchant, delight, attract, captivate, catch, transport, enravish, enrapture, enamour, bewitch,
allure, win, please highly, lead captive.
Charmer, n.
- 1. Enchanter, magician, sorcerer.
- 2. Sweetheart, loved one, darling, dear.
Charming, a. Fascinating, captivating, enchanting, enrapturing, bewitching, delightful, lovely.
Charnel-house, n. Ossuary, tomb. See grave.
Charter, n.
- 1. Act of incorporation, patent of rights and immunities.
- 2. (Rare.) Right, privilege, prerogative, immunity, franchise, liberty.
Charter, v. a.
- 1. Incorporate, establish by charter, grant by charter.
- 2. Let or hire (a ship or other means of conveyance).
Chary, a. Cautious, wary, careful, shy, circumspect.
Chase, v. a.
- 1. Pursue, hunt, track, run after give chase to.