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The definition of a witch is a woman thought to be able to cast spells or possess magical powers, or the term connotes evil and can also be used to describe a mean old woman.

(noun)

A witch is a woman who has supernatural powers and practices sorcery.
A witch is a mean, unkind women who people do not like.

See witch in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person, esp. a woman, having supernatural power as by a compact with the devil or evil spirits; sorceress
an ugly and ill-tempered old woman; hag; crone
a practitioner or follower of white magic or of Wicca
Informal a bewitching or fascinating woman or girl
☆ water witch (sense )

Origin: ME wicche < OE wicce, fem. of wicca, sorcerer, akin to MDu wicken, to use magic < IE base *weik-, to separate (hence set aside for religious worship) > Goth weihs, holy, OE wig, idol

transitive verb

to put a magic spell on; bewitch
Archaic to charm; fascinate

intransitive verb

☆ dowse

Related Forms:

witchlike adjective
witchy adjective witchier, witchiest

See witch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman claiming or popularly believed to possess magical powers and practice sorcery.
A believer or follower of Wicca; a Wiccan.
A hag.
A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing.
Informal A woman or girl considered bewitching.
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).