Definitions for SORCERY
ˈsɔr sə risor·ce·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 4 votes

1. sorcery, black magic, black art, necromancynoun

   the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sorcerynoun

   Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

2. Etymology: From sorcerie, ultimately derived from sors.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sorcerynoun

   Magick; enchantment; conjuration; witchcraft; charms.

   This witch Sycorax,
   For mischiefs manifold, and sorceries terrible,
   Was banish’d. William Shakespeare.

   Adders wisdom I have learn’d
   To fence my ear against thy sorceries. John Milton.

   Actæon has long tracts of rich soil; but had the misfortune in his youth to fall under the power of sorcery. Tatler.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sorcery

   Sorcery is the practice or use of supernatural powers or magic, often involving the use of rituals, spells, or charms, typically with the intention of causing harm or manipulating events or people. It often involves a belief in mystical connections between objects or events, invoking spirits or using items of symbolic significance. Some also associate sorcery with witchcraft or black magic.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sorcerynoun

   divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment

2. Etymology: [OE. sorcerie, OF. sorcerie, fr. OF. & F. sorcier a sorcerer, LL. sortiarius, fr. L. sors, sortis, a lot, decision by lot, fate, destiny. See Sort, n.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sorcery

   sor′sėr-i, n. divination by the assistance of evil spirits: enchantment: magic: witchcraft.—n. Sor′cerer, one who practises sorcery: an enchanter: a magician:—fem. Sor′ceress, a witch.—adj. Sor′cerous, using sorcery. [O. Fr. sorcerie—Low L. sortiarius, one who tells fortunes by lots—L. sortīri, to cast lots—sors, sortis, a lot.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sorcery

   The art of charming money out of the pockets of those who do not desire to part with it.

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How to pronounce SORCERY?

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How to say SORCERY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SORCERY in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SORCERY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of SORCERY in a Sentence

1. Le Nechet:

   The decoration is magnificent at this New Orleans-inspired spot, voodoo, sorcery, the menu printed on tarot cards... This cocktail bar really stands out because of this cool, unique décor.

2. Veryan Khan:

   The practicing of anything that is not approved by Islamic State under their very strict interpretation of Islam is ‘Haram’ or forbidden, if the Islamic State thinks that sorcery is real, then black magic would be a threat to them and seen as a danger.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SORCERY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sorcery
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=SORCERY
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SORCERY
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=SORCERY
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=SORCERY
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=SORCERY