/wɪtʃ/

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Meaning

A woman in stories who has magic powers.

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Word origin

From Old English wicce, the female form of wicca, a person who works magic.

Origin
Old English
Root
wicce
English cognates
wicked

Grammar

Gender
Pluralwitches

Examples

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Witches belong to old stories and films.

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"Witches" is the plural form.

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A witch is often the one who makes a curse.

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This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 1: witch, investigate, intend and 7 more words.