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envoûtement

noun
en·voûte·ment | \ äⁿvütmäⁿ \
plural envoûtements\-mäⁿ(z) \

Definition of envoûtement 

: the magical practice of using an image or likeness of a person to influence his actions or destiny usually with malevolent intent

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History and Etymology for envoûtement

French, from Middle French envoutement, from envouter to cast a spell on, practice envoûtement on (from Old French, from en- en- entry 1 + vout face, image, from Latin vultus face) + -ment

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