definition of
spell

[1] #1 spell n. [enchantment, trance] a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. wn

[2] #2 spell v. [spell out] orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer". wn

[3] #3 spell v. [import] indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!". wn

[4] #4 spell n. [go, tour, turn] a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work". wn

[5] #5 spell n. [while, piece, patch] a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather". wn