Witch Definition–noun | 1. | a person, now esp. a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic, esp. black magic or the black art; sorceress. Compare warlock. | | 2. | an ugly or mean old woman; hag: the old witch who used to own this building. | | 3. | a person who uses a divining rod; dowser. | –verb (used with object) | 4. | to bring by or as by witchcraft (often fol. by into, to, etc.): She witched him into going. | | 5. | Archaic. to affect as if by witchcraft; bewitch; charm. | –verb (used without object) | 6. | to prospect with a divining rod; dowse. | –adjective | 7. | of, pertaining to, or designed as protection against witches. | |
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The Sun - Found Dec. 30, 2008
Boo Here I always hit a wall. Who was reviled and despised enough to play the wicked witch/nasty stepmother role?
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Watch this: Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2008 | Tony ...
Guardian Unlimited - Found Dec. 28, 2008
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Derby day memories: Getting in the right frame of mind⦠...
The Scotsman - Found Dec. 27, 2008
I think they kicked off at threeo'clock and the game finished at seven due to the witch doctors over there.
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Will 'Jelena' witch hazel grow in Houston?
Houston Chronicle - Found Dec. 25, 2008
Q: - F.C., Houston A: Common witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is a Texas native that will grow here, but may not be the best choice for our area.
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Witch Costumes for Halloween
Post Articles.com - Found Dec. 22, 2008
... pick out a real witch costume? Dress Your dress should be of dark colors and look shabby and threadbare. It is not a secret that real witch has...
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Internet witch hunt instigator ordered to pay
New Zealand Herald - Found Dec. 21, 2008
Henry Sanderson A Chinese man has been awarded compensation after an internet witch-hunt following his wife's suicide.
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Internet witch hunt instigator ordered to pay
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