Charm \Charm\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Charmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Charming.]

[Cf. F. charmer. See Charm, n.]

1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.]

Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. --Spenser.

2. To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic.

No witchcraft charm thee! --Shak.

3. To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe.

Music the fiercest grief can charm. --Pope.

4. To attract irresistibly; to delight exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.

They, on their mirth and dance Intent, with jocund music charm his ear. --Milton.

5. To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a charmed life.

I, in my own woe charmed, Could not find death. --Shak.

Syn: Syn. - To fascinate; enchant; enrapture; captivate; bewitch; allure; subdue; delight; entice; transport.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)