Enthrallment
/ɪnˈθrɔːlmənt/noun
The state of being captivated or enslaved by someone or something.
Did you know?The concept of 'enthrallment' reflects ancient beliefs where one's spirit could be bound to another, often invoking the power of enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
enthrallen
“To enslave or captivate, originally with a sense of binding or enchanting.”
Old Norse
Norse
þræl
“A slave or serf, a person bound to serve, often used in a context of enchantment.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
þraʊlaz
“A slave or thrall, reflecting a state of servitude and dependence.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰrew-
“To run, to move, which reflects the binding nature of enthrallment as a form of being trapped in motion.”