Incant
/ɪnˈkænt/noun
To chant or recite words in a ritualistic manner, often to invoke a magical effect.
Did you know?The root of 'incant' is tied to rituals where spoken words were believed to summon spirits or influence reality itself.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
incantare
“To sing or chant, often in a magical or ritualistic context.”
Old French
Old French
encanter
“To enchant or invoke through song or chant.”
Middle English
Middle English
incanten
“To chant or recite words for a magical purpose.”
Modern English
English
incant
“To utter or recite words as part of a magical spell.”