warlock

Meanings

• noun

  A male practitioner of magic, especially one believed to have supernatural powers.

  - "He practiced dark magic as a warlock."
  - "The warlock cast a spell on the village."
  - "Legend has it that the warlock could summon demons."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with warlock
hock , dock , lock

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Variants

List of all variants of warlock that leads to same result
warlock , warlocks

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Etymology

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Old English wyrclocan, from wyrd 'fate, luck' + locan 'to lock'.

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Trivia

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1. Warlocks were believed to be able to transform into animals, such as black cats or wolves.

2. In some traditions, warlocks were believed to be able to fly on broomsticks.

3. The term 'warlock' is sometimes used as a derogatory term for a man who is perceived as being weak or powerless.

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Related Concepts

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1. witch: A female practitioner of magic.

2. sorcerer: A male practitioner of magic, often with a focus on the use of supernatural powers or magic.

3. magic: The power or ability to manipulate the natural world or supernatural forces.

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Culture

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In folklore and popular culture, warlocks are often depicted as male witches, possessing supernatural powers and able to perform various forms of magic. They are frequently portrayed as practicing dark or evil magic, and are sometimes associated with Satan or the devil. Warlocks have appeared in literature, art, music, and film, including the Warlock character in the Disney film 'The Sword in the Stone' and the 'Warlock of the Roses' in the novel 'The Mists of Avalon'.

How to Memorize "warlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man wearing a pointy hat and a long robe, holding a wand and casting spells.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'warlock' with the image of a magician or sorcerer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Witches and Warlocks: Women Are Wizards, Really Lacking Only the C' to remember that warlock is a type of male witch.

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