witchcraft
pronunciation
How to pronounce witchcraft in British English:
UK [ˈwɪtʃkrɑ:ft]
How to pronounce witchcraft in American English:
US [ˈwɪtʃkræft]
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- Noun:
- the art of sorcery
Word Origin
- witchcraft (n.)
- Old English wiccecræft "witchcraft, magic," from wicce (see witch) + cræft "power, skill" (see craft). Witchcraft was declared a crime in English law in 1542; trials there peaked in 1580s and 1640s but fell sharply after 1660. The last, in 1717, ended in acquittal. The Witchcraft Act was repealed 1736.
Example
- 1. Witchcraft isn 't exclusive to south african soccer .
- 2. Be specific ; if you have practiced witchcraft then state it and promise never to go there again .
- 3. Fortune-telling , prophecy and witchcraft have been condemned by saudi arabia 's powerful religious leaders .
- 4. Maybe you are involved in occult activities like witchcraft ; spirit guides and psychic phenomena .
- 5. And witchcraft works : mere rumours of a candidate 's special powers can raise his standing .