Pagan Word Definition – Witchcraft

From merriam-webster.com

witchcraft

noun

witch·​craft ˈwich-ˌkraft 
1

a

the use of sorcery or magic

b

communication with the devil or with a familiar
2
an irresistible influence or fascination
3

a

rituals and practices that incorporate belief in magic and that are associated especially with neo-pagan traditions and religions (such as Wicca)

Practitioners of Wicca … use the tools … such as the broom (a purifying symbol), the wand, candles, crystals and the knife …. They refer to their practices as witchcraft …Lesley Wright

b

or less commonly Witchcraft a tradition or religion that involves the practice of witchcraft

Feminist witchcraft sees women’s oppression and environmental abuse, which they argue are intimately linked, as firmly rooted in patriarchal religions.Wendy Griffin
Wicca, which emerged in the 1940s in England, is the original form of modern Pagan Witchcraft.Meg Yardley

Synonyms

bewitchery

bewitchment

conjuring

devilry

deviltry

diablerie

enchantment

ensorcellment

magic

mojo

necromancy

sorcery

thaumaturgy

voodooism

witchery

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of witchcraft was before the 12th century

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