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charm v EDD ~ v1 3 for sense 1; EDD v2 3 Gl
Do for sense 2.
1 To cure an ailment by para-medical means.
1895 J A Folklore viii, 286 Toothache is charmed away. 1910
GRENFFLL 22-3 'But, you know, I don't charm people, Skipper.' 1966 FARIS 178 Those
possessing this quality are able to 'charm' (stop) blood, cure warts, toothache, stomach
upset. M 69-7 In our community there still are two old gentlemen who are considered
mighty powerful in charming an aching tooth or ear. [One of them] is also able to charm
blood, that is to make it stop. 1971 CASEY 115 The sufferer of a major toothache went
outside the family and sought specialized treatment from a male member of the settlement
who 'charmed' teeth.
2 To chatter or talk idly (P 118-67).
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