spell

fe’l verb

1. To be able to write or say the letters that form words. I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic.
2. Of letters: to compose (a word). The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”.
3. (with “out”) To clarify; to explain in detail. Please spell it out for me.
4. To indicate that (some event) will occur. This spells trouble.

ot noun

1. Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. He cast a spell to cure warts.
2. A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. under a spell
3. Speech, discourse.
4. A shift (of work); a set of workers responsible for a specific turn of labour.