'cantraip' definitions:

Definition of 'cantraip'

From: GCIDE

Cantrap \Can"trap\, Cantrip \Can"trip\, n. [Cf. Icel. gandar, ODan. & OSw. gan, witchcraft, and E. trap a snare, tramp.] A charm; an incantation; a shell; a trick; adroit mischief. [Written also cantraip.] [Scot.] [1913 Webster] Cantred