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Synonyms for witchcraft

Grammar : Noun
Spell : wich-kraft, -krahft
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪtʃˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft

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Définition of witchcraft

Origin :
  • Old English wiccecræft, 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 The Witchcraft Act was repealed 1736.
  • noun spell-casting, magic
Example sentences :
  • Witchcraft and sorcery he called it, and in Zuñi to be accused of witchcraft is death.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • At first the Hurons believed the Delaware had been thus deformed by witchcraft.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • They were obliged to say, that these miracles were wrought by witchcraft and the devil.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • He waged war against astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, and like impostures.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Now, I do verily believe there is witchcraft in the tender passion.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • On them the dark machinations of witchcraft, and the sullen spirits of darkness have no power.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • "Excuse me, I—" said Hal, with an uncanny feeling that there was witchcraft somewhere.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • The Duchess was tried in the year 1441, for treason and witchcraft.
  • Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews
  • In the same town, in 1590, Margaret Read was burnt for witchcraft.
  • Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews
  • Young girls, women, boys and men are often accused of witchcraft.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States » by Various

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