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witch
noun · Say it: WICH
What it means
Foundationa woman in stories who has magic powers and casts spells, often riding a broomstick
For the Halloween party, Sophie dressed up as a witch with a tall black hat.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- enchantress
- sorceress
More examples
- In the school play, the witch stirred a bubbling pot and waved her wand.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'wicce', meaning a woman who practises magic.
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