"Obama, like the preternaturally gifted young heroes in mythical tales, is still learning to channel his force. He can ensorcell when he has to, and he has viral appeal. Who else could alchemize a nuanced 40-minute speech on race into must-see YouTube viewing for 20-year-olds?"
The New York Times, "Surrender Already, Dorothy," by Maureen Down, March 30, 2008
"Obama, like the preternaturally gifted young heroes in mythical tales, is still learning to channel his force. He can ensorcell when he has to, and he has viral appeal. Who else could alchemize a nuanced 40-minute speech on race into must-see YouTube viewing for 20-year-olds?"
The New York Times, "Surrender Already, Dorothy," by Maureen Down, March 30, 2008
Clearly it's from the Middle French ensorceler.
I wonder what the etymology is...
To enchant or bewitch.