makutu

/ ˈmɑːkʊːtuː /

noun

1. witchcraft or magic

verb

1. to cast a spell on (a person)

Word History and Origins

Origin of makutu¹

Māori

Example Sentences

He saw singular ceremonies, the rites of the makutu, the black art.

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Many a case of death from makutu came under Bent's observation during his life among the Maoris.

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The curse falls, the wizard is himself makutu'd, and the invalid—perhaps—recovers.

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Some of these were makutu spells by which the wizard could slay an enemy, by witchcraft and the power of the evil eye.

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