witchery

witch

W0190000 (wĭch)n.1. A person, especially a woman, claiming or popularly believed to possess magical powers and practice sorcery.2. A believer or follower of Wicca; a Wiccan.3. a. Offensive An old woman considered to be ugly or frightening.b. A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing.c. Informal A woman or girl considered to be charming or fascinating.4. One particularly skilled or competent at one's craft: "A witch of a writer, [she] is capable of developing an intensity that verges on ferocity" (Peter S. Prescott).v. witched, witch·ing, witch·es v.tr.1. To work or cast a spell on; bewitch.2. To cause, bring, or effect by witchcraft.v.intr. To use a divining rod to find underground water or minerals; dowse.

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[Middle English wicche, from Old English wicce, witch, and wicca, wizard, sorcerer; see weg- in Indo-European roots.]

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witch′er·y (-ə-rē) n.witch′y adj.

witchery

(ˈwɪtʃərɪ) n, pl -eries1. (Alternative Belief Systems) the practice of witchcraft2. magical or bewitching influence or charm

witch•er•y

(ˈwɪtʃ ə ri)

n., pl. -er•ies. 1. witchcraft; magic. 2. magical influence; fascination; charm. [1540–50]

witchery

witchcraft or sorcery.See also: Magic

Thesaurus

Noun

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witchery - the art of sorcery witchcraftblack art, black magic, necromancy, sorcery - the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

witchery

noun1. The use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events:conjuration, magic, sorcery, sortilege, thaumaturgy, theurgy, witchcraft, witching, wizardry.2. The power or quality of attracting:allure, allurement, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, call, charisma, charm, draw, enchantment, enticement, fascination, glamour, lure, magnetism.Informal: pull.

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