Illusion or delusion caused by or attributed to the Devil; the power or influence of a devil; diabolical works; devilish behaviour. Cf. devilry, n.…

The magic arts (see magic, adj. 1a).

Of or relating to magic (originally in †art magic, magic arts, etc.). Also: using magic; working or produced by magic.

The exercising of supernatural power involving or attributed to the Devil or devils; diabolical art, black magic. Also: the practice of dealing with…

Witchcraft or magic performed by the invocation and employment of evil spirits; necromancy.

The art of performing supernatural or magical acts; magic, necromancy; witchcraft. Also in plural. Cf. black magic n. at black, adj. n.compounds…

magic involving the invocation of evil spirits; harmful or malevolent magic; cf. white magic n. at white, adj. n.compounds 1f.

Practices or rites (supposedly) involving the Devil or devils; dealings with the Devil. Also: an instance of this.

a (supposed) form of divination in which a demon is summoned to answer questions.

= goety, n.

Dealings with the Devil or devils; sorcery, witchcraft.

sorcery involving demons.

A (supposed) form of sorcery in which demons are invoked; black magic. Cf. theurgy, n. 1.