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witch definition and meaning

n. A cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other fat, and used as a taper.
n. One who practices the black art, or magic; one regarded as possessing supernatural or magical power by compact with an evil spirit, esp. with the Devil; a sorcerer or sorceress; -- now applied chiefly or only to women, but formerly used of men as well.
n. An ugly old woman; a hag.
n. One who exercises more than common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person; also, one given to mischief; -- said especially of a woman or child.
n. A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria Agnesi under the name versiera.
n. The stormy petrel.
v. t. To bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant.

Crossword clues for witch

- Adept speller?
- Coven member
- Hag
- Member of coven
- Sorceress
- Woman thought to have magic powers