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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Sorcery

/sôr'sərē/ · Sor·cer·y · IPA /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/
01 n. Divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcra…
pl. Sorceries ((#))
  1. 1.
    Divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment.
    “Adder's wisdom I have learned, To fence my ear against thy sorceries.” Milton.