WARLOCK


Meaning of WARLOCK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwȯr-ˌläk ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English warloghe, from Old English wǣrloga one that breaks faith, the Devil, from wǣr faith, troth + -loga (from lēogan to lie); akin to Old English wǣr true — more at very , lie

Date: 14th century

1. : a man practicing the black arts : sorcerer — compare witch

2. : conjurer

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