cantrip

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cantrip - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Cantrap \Can"trap\, Cantrip \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.]
     [1913 Webster] Cantred