Conjury
/ˈkɒn.dʒər.i/noun
The act of invoking spirits or performing magic; a form of sorcery.
Did you know?In medieval times, conjuring was often associated with summoning demons, which were believed to be controlled through specific rituals and incantations.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conjurare
“to swear together, invoke a spirit or deity by oath.”
Old French
Old French
conjurer
“to call upon or summon, especially in a magical context.”
Middle English
Middle English
conjurie
“the act of summoning spirits or performing magical practices.”
Modern English
English
conjury
“the practice or art of magic, particularly involving summoning or invoking supernatural forces.”
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