Wicca
/ˈwɪk.ə/noun
A modern pagan, witchcraft religion that emphasizes nature worship and the veneration of a Goddess and God.
Did you know?The term 'Wicca' is derived from the Old English 'wicca', meaning 'sorcerer' or 'wizard', connecting modern practices to ancient magical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wikkō
“to bend or shape, often associated with magical practices.”
Old English
OE
wicca
“a male practitioner of witchcraft.”
Old English
OE
wicce
“a female practitioner of witchcraft.”
15th Century
Middle English
wiche
“to enchant or cast spells.”
20th Century
English
Wicca
“a self-identified modern pagan religion, emphasizing nature and the divine.”