sorcery
/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/
UK: /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/
SƆɹ · sə · ɹi (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
Etymology
From Middle English sorcery, borrowed from Middle French sorcerie, ultimately derived from Latin sors (“fate”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”). Cognate with serō, seriēs, sermō. Compare also French sorcier.
Example Sentences
- "The tale is full of magic and sorcery."
- "In the Middle Ages, people were often accused of practicing sorcery."
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