witchcraft Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the art of sorcery
    witchery.

WordNet

Witch"craft` noun
Etymology
AS. wiccecræft.
Definitions
  1. The practices or art of witches; sorcery; enchantments; intercourse with evil spirits.
  2. Power more than natural; irresistible influence.
    He hath a witchcraft Over the king in 's tongue. Shak.

Webster 1913