cantrip

英 ['kæntrɪp] 美
  • n. 恶作剧;咒语

英文词源


cantrip (n.)
"magical spell," 1719, a Scottish word of uncertain origin; despite much speculation it is unclear even where the word is divided, whether the second element is rope (perhaps a reference to knotted cords as magical devices) or trappa "a step" or some other thing.