esbat

[es-bat]

noun

a convocation of witches.

Origin of esbat

1965–70; apparently a contemporary borrowing of Old French esbat amusement, diversion (French ébat), derivative of esbattre frolic, equivalent to es- ex-¹ + battre < Latin battuere pound, beat; compare obsolete English esbatement amusement

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Examples from the Web for esbat

Historical Examples

Though there was no fixed day for the Esbat, it seems probable that one day in the week was observed in each locality.
The Witch-cult in Western Europe
Margaret Alice Murray
The business carried on at the Esbat was usually the practice of magic for the benefit of a client or for the harming of an enemy.
The Witch-cult in Western Europe
Margaret Alice Murray

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Examples from the Web for esbat

Historical Examples

Though there was no fixed day for the Esbat, it seems probable that one day in the week was observed in each locality.

The business carried on at the Esbat was usually the practice of magic for the benefit of a client or for the harming of an enemy.

Origin of esbat