Definition: conjuring

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

conjuring
     n : invoking a spirit or devil [syn: conjuration, conjury]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

Conjure \Con*jure"\ (k[o^]n*j[=u]r"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   Conjured (-j[=u]rd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Conjuring.] [F.
   conjurer, fr. L. conjurare to swear together, to conspire;
   con- + jurare to swear. See Jury.]
   To call on or summon by a sacred name or in solemn manner; to
   implore earnestly; to adjure.

         I conjure you, let him know, Whate'er was done against
         him, Cato did it.                        --Addison.