pishogue
Noun: - Sorcery or witchcraft: "pishogue" refers to magic or enchantment, especially as practiced in Irish folk tradition. It often implies spells, charms, or supernatural practices believed to influence events or people. - A superstitious belief or practice: The word can also denote a superstitious ritual or belief, sometimes used derogatorily to describe irrational or foolish customs.
- (She was believed to practice harmful magic.)
- (He considered them foolish superstitions.)
"to work pishogue": to perform magic or cast a spell.
- The cunning man claimed he could work pishogue to heal the sick. (He said he could use magic for healing.)
"under the influence of pishogue": affected by supernatural forces or charms.
- The villagers thought the cattle were sick under the influence of pishogue. (They believed the illness was caused by magic.)
Pishoguer (n): a person who practices pishogue; a sorcerer or witch.
- The pishoguer was feared for his ability to bring bad luck. (The sorcerer was feared.)
Pishoguery (n): the practice or art of pishogue; sorcery.
- Pishoguery was once common in rural Ireland. (The practice of witchcraft was widespread.)
- Sorcery: the use of supernatural powers to influence events.
- Witchcraft: the practice of magic, especially by witches.
- Enchantment: a magical spell or charm.
(No common phrasal verbs are associated with "pishogue" as it is primarily a noun.)
"a touch of pishogue": a small amount of magic or superstition.
- The farmer believed a touch of pishogue could protect his home. (He thought a little magic would bring safety.)
"pishogue and poppycock": nonsense or foolish superstition (emphatic).
- All those old tales are pishogue and poppycock. (They are completely untrue and silly.)