spellwork

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any magical practice involving creating or casting spells, especially new enchantments or spells which are intricate or complex.
  • The formula or formulation of one or more spells or enchantments; the individual parts constituting such a formulation; the inner workings or structure of a spell.

Etymology

Compound from English spell (story, talk, relieve, discourse, a turn, tale, span of time, saying, play) + English work (made of specified material).

Origin

English

work

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made of specified material

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