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witchery

[ wich-uh-ree ]

noun

plural witcheries.
  1. witchcraft; magic:

    Accusations of witchery and spiritual possession tore the community apart.

    These photos, taken at a local Sabbat, reveal a diverse and complex spectrum of contemporary witchery.

  2. magical influence; fascination; charm:

    I was captivated by the witchery of her beauty.



witchery

/ ˈɪʃəɪ /

noun

  1. the practice of witchcraft
  2. magical or bewitching influence or charm
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of witchery1

First recorded in 1540–50; witch + -ery
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In the theater, it’s easy to lose sight of Macbeth’s misgivings and regrets amid the thrilling witchery and suspenseful criminality.

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And while it’s fair to say that good witchery may still not be in the cards for that particular family clan, it is found in a new generation.

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Yet for a good portion of this book, the actual witchery falls away.

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But beyond that, you know, she participates in black magic and other witchery and that’s not our thing.

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Her portraits re-envision witchery by celebrating the spectrum of identities and spiritual practices found in today’s witch community.”

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