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warlock

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warlock


Main Entry:
war·lock Listen to the pronunciation of warlock
Pronunciation:
\ˈwȯr-ˌläk\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English warloghe, from Old English wǣrloga one that breaks faith, the Devil, from wǣr faith, troth + -loga (from lēogan to lie); akin to Old English wǣr true — more at very, lie
Date:
14th century
1 : a man practicing the black arts : sorcerer — compare witch 2 : conjurer
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