esbat

[ es-bat ]

noun

1. a convocation of witches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of esbat¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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He found Bel-Esbat easily, and without more inquiries, rang, and the door opened.

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