witching

[wich-ing]

noun

1. the use or practice of witchcraft.

2. fascination; charm; enchantment.

adjective

1. of, characterized by, or suitable for sorcery or black magic.

   a witching potion.

2. enchanting; fascinating.

witching

/ ˈwɪtʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. relating to or appropriate for witchcraft

2. rare,  bewitching

noun

1. witchcraft; magic

Other Word Forms

• witchingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of witching¹

before 1000; Middle English wicching (noun and adj.), Old English wiccung (noun), derivative of wiccian to practice witchcraft. See witch, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Yet these stories have real heft and depth and will linger in the imagination well beyond the witching time of year.

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I’m often awake at the witching hours, going on late-night death calls, strolling through the silent corridors of nursing homes.

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In the afternoon show timed for that sweet spot many parents know well — post-nap and right before the evening witching hours — Pearce pranced, high-fived kids and waved at babies being hoisted in the air.

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The witching hour has begun, a disquieting moment for them to have nothing to do.

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As the witching hour approached, a buzzing crowd mingled, played themed character games and snagged official “Iron Flame” merch as they waited to pick up their limited-edition hardcovers at midnight.

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