Definition of witchcraft

witch´craft`   Pronunciation: wĭch´krăft
n.1.
1.The practices or art of witches.
2.Sorcery; enchantments; intercourse with evil spirits.
3.Power more than natural; irresistible influence.
He hath a witchcraft
Over the king in 's tongue.
- Shak.
4.Adherence to or the practice of Wicca. In this sense the term does not necessarily include attempts at practice of magic, other than by prayers to the deities.


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