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Definitions for: Mesmerism [n] the act of inducing hypnosis
Webster (1913) Definition: Mes"mer*ism, n. [From Mesmer, who first brought it
into notice at Vienna, about 1775: cf. F. mesm['e]risme.]
The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the
nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the
actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the
recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism.
Synonyms: hypnotism, suggestion
See Also: influence
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