witch: Meaning and Definition of

witch

1. a person, now esp. a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic, esp. black magic or the black art; sorceress. Cf.
2. an ugly or mean old woman; hag: the old witch who used to own this building.
3. a person who uses a divining rod; dowser.

1. to bring by or as by witchcraft (often fol. by into, to, etc.): She witched him into going.
2. to affect as if by witchcraft; bewitch; charm.

1. to prospect with a divining rod; dowse.

1. of, pertaining to, or designed as protection against witches.