Cantrap

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:20:43

Can"trap (?), Can"trip (?), n. [Cf. Icel. gandar, ODan. & OSw. gan, witchcraft, and E. trap a snare, tramp.]

A charm; an incantation; a shell; a trick; adroit mischief.

[Written also cantraip.] [Scot.]

 

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