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Definition of: conjure
(kən·jr′ for v. defs. 1 and 6; kon′jər, kun′- for v. defs. 2–5) v. ·jured, ·jur·ing v.t.
1. To call on or appeal to solemnly; adjure.
2. To summon, bring, or drive away by incantation or spell, as a devil or spirit.
3. To accomplish or effect by or as by magic.
—v.i.
4. To practice magic or legerdemain.
5. To summon a devil or spirit by incantation.
6. Obs. To conspire.
—adjective (kon′jər, kun′-) U.S. Dial. Given to practicing magic or curing by magic: a conjure man. [<OF conjurer <L conjurare <com- together + jurare swear]
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