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English word enchant comes from Latin canere, Proto-Indo-European *kan-, Latin -or, and later Latin cantus (Song, chant, singing, incantation.)
canere (Latin)
*kan- (Proto-Indo-European)
-or (Latin)
Used to form a third-declension masculine abstract noun from a verb root or conceived root form.
cantus (Latin)
Song, chant, singing, incantation.
canto (Latin)
I enchant, or call forth by charms. I sing (all senses).
incanto (Latin)
I consecrate with spells; enchant.. I recite, say or mutter over (a magic form of words).. I sing.
enchanter (Old French)
To enchant (to put under the power of an enchantment).
enchant (English)
To attract and delight, to charm.. To cast a spell upon.