Obs. Also spelman. [f. SPELL sb.1 3.] One who employs spells or charms.
1611. H. Broughton, Require of Agreement, 27. At Francfurt a Preacher by occasion of speach against English Spellmen, was aunswered that they were allowed in England.
1641. J. Trappe, Theol. Theol., vi. 250. Balaam, Satan’s spelman (as one cals him).
1680. C. Nesse, Church Hist., 75. He calls for Balaam (the Devils Spelman) to Curse Israel.
