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This article is about the word "Glamour". For the magazine, see Glamour (magazine). For the song by Fergie, see Glamorous (song).


Originally, a "glamour" was a spell cast over someone, particularly to change how things appeared to them.[1] The primary modern meaning of the word relates to fascination, charisma, beauty, or sexual attraction. People, or their lifestyles, can be described as glamourous. Although most words which end in -our in British English are spelled with -or in American English, "glamour" is an exception with the "u" usually being retained. This may be due to its original being Scottish rather than French or Latin. The alternative spelling "glamor" is sometimes used in American English, but not as frequently. (see American and British English spelling differences).

In fiction

In Christopher Priest's 1984 fantasy novel, The Glamour, the innate ability to turn oneself invisible is to possess the glamour.

In his book It, Stephen King uses the word "glamour" in reference to the creature known as "It" or "Pennywise", saying that it means a creature able either truly to change its shape and/or physical appearance at will, or to be seen as different things by different people.

In Laurel K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series, glamour is a type of magic used by the fey, and something that the main character Merideth Gentry herself can use quite adeptly, even more so than most pure-blooded sidhe.

In the supernatural television drama Charmed the glamour is a power that enables the wielder to turn into another's physical appearance.

See also

References

1. ^ "Glamour" in Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures p.191. ISBN 0-394-73467-X
Glamour is a women's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. Founded in 1939 in the United States, it was originally called Glamour of Hollywood.
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Fergie (born Stacy Ann Ferguson on March 27, 1975) is an American pop, hip hop, and R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a former member of the kids' television series Kids Incorporated, and the girl group Wild Orchid.
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B-side(s) "True"
Released February 1 2007 (US)
March 19 2007 (UK)
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2006
Genre R&B, hip pop
Length 3:17 (radio edit) 4:06 (album version)
Label A&M
Writer(s)
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British English (BrE, BE, en-GB) is the broad term used to distinguish the forms of the English language used in the United Kingdom from forms used elsewhere in the Anglophone world.
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American English (AmE, AE, AmEng, USEng, en-US), also known as United States English or U.S. English, is a set of dialects of the English language used mostly in the United States.
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Scots refers to the Anglic varieties derived from early northern Middle English spoken in parts of Scotland. In Scotland it is sometimes called Lowland Scots or its contraction Lallans
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French (français, pronounced [fʁɑ̃ˈsɛ]) is a Romance language originally spoken in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, and today by about 300 million people around the world as either
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Official status
Official language of: Vatican City
Used for official purposes, but not spoken in everyday speech
Regulated by: Opus Fundatum Latinitas
Roman Catholic Church
Language codes
ISO 639-1: la
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American and British English spelling differences are one aspect of American and British English differences.

In the early 18th century, English spelling was not standardised. Different standards became noticeable after the publishing of influential dictionaries.
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Christopher Priest is the name of:
  • Christopher Priest (novelist), British writer
  • Christopher Priest (comic book writer), American writer of comic books also known as Jim Owsley

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It

Author Stephen King
Cover artist Bob Giusti, illustration
Amy Hill, lettering
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Horror novel
Publisher Viking Press
Publication date 1986
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Stephen King

Stephen King
Pseudonym: Richard Bachman
John Swithen
Born: September 21 1947 (1947--) (age 60)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
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Merry Gentry is the title of a series of books authored by Laurell K. Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton is most well-known for the series. In recent years, she has been alternating between the two series.
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fairy (fey or fae or faerie; collectively wee folk, good folk, people of peace, and other euphemisms)[1] is the name given to alleged benevolent metaphysical spirit or supernatural being.
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For other uses, see Sidhe (disambiguation).


Sídhe (IPA [ʃiː], shee, modern Irish: sí; Scottish Gaelic: sìth) is a Gaelic word for peace
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Charmed is an American television series that ran for eight seasons on The WB. It was produced by Aaron Spelling and is about three sisters who are the world's most powerful good witches, known throughout the supernatural community as "The Charmed Ones" but known to everyone
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glamour" was a spell cast over someone, particularly to change how things appeared to them.[1] The primary modern meaning of the word relates to fascination, charisma, beauty, or sexual attraction. People, or their lifestyles, can be described as glamourous.
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Glamour photography is the photographing of a model with the emphasis on the subject. Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques to produce the most physically appealing image of the model possible.
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Glam rock (also known as glitter rock), is a style of rock and pop music, which initially surfaced in the post-hippie early 1970s. Those who participated in the genre drew on several past youth cultures, musical styles, movie images and art movements to produce a distinct
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A-side(s) "The Glamorous Life"
B-side(s) "The Glamorous Life" (Part II)
Released 1984
Format 7" single
12" single
Recorded 1984
Genre Latin pop
Length 8:58 (Album)
3:41 (7" single)
6:33 (Club Edit)
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Glamorous (TC: 艷光四射, SC: 艳光四射) is a Cantopop album by Denise Ho which pays tribute to the superstars of the 80's, including Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Danny Chan, Sam Hui, etc.
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B-side(s) "True"
Released February 1 2007 (US)
March 19 2007 (UK)
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2006
Genre R&B, hip pop
Length 3:17 (radio edit) 4:06 (album version)
Label A&M
Writer(s)
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Fergie (born Stacy Ann Ferguson on March 27, 1975) is an American pop, hip hop, and R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a former member of the kids' television series Kids Incorporated, and the girl group Wild Orchid.
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Katharine Mary Briggs (November 8, 1898 – 1980) is the author of The Anatomy of Puck, the definitive 4-volume Dictionary of British Folk-Tales, and various other books on fairies and folklore.
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