Definition of witchcraft Witchcraft

/wɪˈʧkɹæˌft/ - [wichkraft] - witch•craft

We found 6 definitions of witchcraft from 5 different sources.

What does witchcraft mean?

Noun Plural: witchcrafts
witchcraft - the art of sorcery
		witchery
		black art, black magic, sorcery, necromancy the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

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witchcraft (n.)
The practices or art of witches; sorcery; enchantments; intercourse with evil spirits.
witchcraft (n.)
Power more than natural; irresistible influence.

Witchcraft is the use of certain powers, said to be supernatural. A woman practising witchcraft is called a "witch", a man practicing it is usually called a wizard, (warlock meaning someone who misuses the "arts"), or a sorcerer. Very often, such people have a knowledge of the pharmaceutical effects of certain herbs or shrubs. They then use this knowledge to help people who are sick. In the Middle ages, witches used to do abortions, where the church would not allow a woman to abort a pregnancy.

In the early 20th century a system of beliefs, a creed has been developed. This creed is called Wicca.