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bewitchery


Meanings
  • noun

    The act or art of practicing magic; sorcery.

  • noun

    The state or quality of being under a magical spell.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with bewitchery
herrery , terrary , quarried
Variants
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bewitch , bewitched , bewitcheries , bewitchery , bewitches , bewitching , bewitchingly
Forms
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bewitches, bewitching, bewitched


Etymology
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From Old French beucheir, to bewitch, from buche 'bough, tree' + chier 'to serve'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bewitchery' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. In some cultures, it is believed that bewitchery can be used to heal as well as to harm.

  3. The word 'bewitchery' is often used interchangeably with 'witchcraft'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Witchcraft: A belief in the supernatural power of witches and the ability to cast spells and perform magic.

  2. Magic: The power or ability to influence the course of events or to manipulate natural forces.


Culture
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Bewitchery has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, appearing in various forms of literature, art, and music. It has been depicted as both a positive and negative force, with witches and sorcerers often portrayed as either helpful or malevolent. In some cultures, bewitchery is still practiced as a form of spirituality or religion.

How to Memorize "bewitchery"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a witch casting a spell in a dark forest at night.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bewitchery' with the image of a cauldron bubbling over a fire.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the sentence: 'Bewitchery begins with a B, and brings a bit of magic to be.'


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