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witchcraft definition

witch·craft (wic̸h′kraft′)

noun

  1. the power or practices of witches; specif.,
    1. black magic; sorcery
    2. white magic
  2. an instance of the use of black magic or white magic
  3. bewitching attraction or charm

Etymology: ME wicchecrafte < OE wiccecræft

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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