A verbal formula believed to have magical force; SYN. magic spell, charm.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: spelled).
1. To recite the letters of or give the spelling of.
2. To write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); SYN. write.
3. To indicate or signify; SYN. import.
4. To place under a spell.