GLAMOUR

: ''"Glamorous" redirects here. 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).

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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

★ Glamour photography

★ Glam rock

★ "The Glamorous Life", a song written by Prince, and recorded by Sheila E.

★ ''Glamorous'', a 2005 album by Denise Ho.

★ "Glamorous", a song by Fergie.

References

1. "Glamour" in Katharine Briggs, ''An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures'' p.191. ISBN 0-394-73467-X