Definitions for sorceryˈsɔr sə ri
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
sor•cer•yˈsɔr sə ri(n.)(pl.)-cer•ies.
the practices of a person who is thought to have supernatural powers granted by evil spirits; black magic; witchery.
Origin of sorcery:
1250–1300; ME sorcerie < ML sorceria
Princeton's WordNet
sorcery, black magic, black art, necromancy(noun)
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
Wiktionary
sorcery(Noun)
Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
Origin: From sorcerie, ultimately derived from sors.
Webster Dictionary
Sorcery(noun)
divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment
The Roycroft Dictionary
sorcery
The art of charming money out of the pockets of those who do not desire to part with it.
Translations for sorcery
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
sorcery(noun)
the use of power gained from evil spirits.
- toweryAfrikaans
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