witch ball
Americannoun
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a decorated blown glass ball.
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(in the 18th century) a hollow sphere of colored glass hung in the window of a house to protect it against witchcraft.
Etymology
Origin of witch ball
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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One night he was thus ridden to a witch ball and tied to a tree.
From The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad by F. A. (Freeland A.) Carter
George Croghan's grandmother was struck by a witch ball.
From Lazarre by Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Neighbor Towne, who witnessed it, said the poor beast was struck with a witch ball.
From The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad by F. A. (Freeland A.) Carter
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