Witchery
/ˈwɪtʃ.əri/noun
The practice of witchcraft or sorcery; magical arts.
Did you know?The term 'witch' derives from an Old English word meaning 'to bewitch or to enchant', highlighting the profound link between language and magic.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
wicce
“A female sorceress or enchantress.”
Old English
Old English
wicca
“A male practitioner of witchcraft.”
12th Century
Middle English
witch
“A person, especially a woman, believed to have magical powers.”
14th Century
Middle English
witcherie
“The practice of witchcraft; magic or enchantment.”
Modern English
English
witchery
“The art or practice of witchcraft.”
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