witching
witching Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to, suitable for, or associated with witchcraft, magic, or supernatural phenomena (most commonly used in the phrase 'witching hour').
"The old folklore warned travelers not to cross the moor at the witching hour of midnight."
Exerting a powerful, irresistible charm or fascination; enchanting.
"She greeted the guests with a witching smile that immediately drew everyone's attention."
• noun
The practice or art of witchcraft, sorcery, or casting magical spells.
"Historical records from the seventeenth century detail numerous local accusations of witching."
American The practice of searching for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; dowsing.
"Before drilling the new well on the homestead, the landowner hired a local specialist in water witching."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'witch' (from Old English 'wiccian', meaning to practice witchcraft) combined with the suffix '-ing'. Its familiarity in modern English largely stems from William Shakespeare's phrase 'the very witching time of night' in Hamlet.