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Incantaʹtion

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A singing against, that is, singing a set form of words in order to bring Divine wrath upon persons or nations.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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In Situ (Latin)
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In Toto (Latin)
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In-and-In
Ins and Outs of the Matter (The)
Inaugurate
Inca
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Incarnadine (To)
Inch of Candle (Sold by)
Inchcape Rock
Incog.—i.e. Incognito (Italian)
Incorruptible (The)
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