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noun
A form of mind control using magnetic or mesmeric influence to (apparently) will someone to act, such as by touching parts of the head.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable
Qualifier: 1840s to 1850s
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From phreno- + magnetism.
