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witching

The old tale spoke of the witching hour when the veil was thinnest.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to or characteristic of witchcraft or magic: Describes something that involves, resembles, or is suitable for the practice of witchcraft or the use of supernatural powers.
    • Enchanting or fascinating in a mysterious way: Describes something that has a compelling, often eerie, charm or allure.

  2. Noun:

    • The practice or use of witchcraft: The act of performing magic, especially of a sorcerous or necromantic kind.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The old book had a witching symbol on its cover.
    • She felt a witching presence in the ancient forest.
    • "Tis now the very witching time of night..." (Shakespeare)

  • Noun:

    • The villagers feared her witching.
    • Accusations of witching were common in that era.
Advanced Usage
  • "The witching hour": A set phrase referring to midnight or the late night hours, traditionally thought to be the time when witches, ghosts, and supernatural beings are most active.
    • He always felt uneasy during the witching hour.
Variants and Related Words
  • Witch (n): A person, traditionally a woman, who practices magic or sorcery.
  • Witchcraft (n): The practice of magic, especially black magic; sorcery.
  • Bewitching (adj.): Enchanting or captivating, often in a magical or irresistible way.
    • She had a bewitching smile.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Magical, sorcerous, enchanting, bewitching, necromantic.
  • Noun: Sorcery, witchcraft, witchery, enchantment.
Related Phrases
  • "Witching time": Another term for the "witching hour," meaning a time associated with supernatural activity.
    • They agreed to meet at the witching time.
witching

The old tale spoke of the witching hour when the veil was thinnest.

Adjective
  1. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
    • charming incantations
    • magic signs that protect against adverse influence
    • a magical spell
    • 'tis now the very witching time of night- Shakespeare
    • wizard wands
    • wizardly powers
Noun
  1. the use or practice of witchcraft

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