ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English wicchecraft, from Old English wiccecræft, from wicca, wicce wizard, witch + cræft craft
1.
a. : an act or instance of employing sorcery especially with malevolent intent : a magical rite or technique
in practicing witchcraft , the witch … secured an article of the proposed victim's clothing — J.J.Honigmann
b. : the exercise of supernatural powers : alleged intercourse with the devil or with a familiar
2. : an irresistible influence or fascination : charm , enchantment
he hath a witchcraft over the king in's tongue — Shakespeare
the witchcraft of harmonic sound — R.W.Emerson
Synonyms: see magic