Speight, n. [Written also Specht, Spekt.] Black woodpecker.
Spell, n.
- 1. Charm, incantation, exorcism.
- 2. Turn (at work).
- 3. Season, term, period, interval, fit.
Spell, v. a.
- 1. Represent by letters.
- 2. Read, interpret, decipher, unfold, unriddle, unravel, discover by characters (often with out).
- 3. Fascinate, charm, bewitch.
Spell-bound, a. Enchanted charmed, bewitched, fascinated, under a spell, under magic influence.
Speller, n. Spelling-book.
Spelling, n. Orthography.