Witching

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of witching

adjective relating to or characteristic of witches or witchcraft

Example Sentences

A1 The witching cat scared the children on Halloween night.

A2 She wore a witching costume to the party.

B1 The witching hour is said to be at midnight.

B2 The witching powers of the sorceress were feared by all.

C1 The witching spell cast by the enchantress was powerful and mysterious.

C2 The witching rituals of the coven were shrouded in secrecy and ancient tradition.

Examples of witching in a Sentence

formal The witching hour is often associated with supernatural occurrences.

informal I always feel a little spooked during the witching hour.

slang Let's meet up at the park during the witching hour.

figurative The stock market experiences a kind of witching hour before major economic reports are released.

Grammatical Forms of witching

• past tense: witched
• plural: witches
• comparative: more witching
• superlative: most witching
• present tense: witch
• future tense: will witch
• perfect tense: have witched
• continuous tense: is witching
• singular: witch
• positive degree: witching
• infinitive: to witch
• gerund: witching
• participle: witched

Origin and Evolution of witching

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'witching' originated from the Middle English word 'wicche', which was derived from the Old English word 'wicca' meaning sorcerer or wizard.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'witching' evolved to specifically refer to the practice of witchcraft or the act of casting spells. It is now commonly used to describe the time of day or night when witches are believed to be active.