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sorcerous

[sawr-ser-uhs]

adjective

of the nature of or involving sorcery.

using sorcery.

Origin:
1540–50; sorcer(y) + -ous

Related forms

sor·cer·ous·ly, adverb

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sorcery (ˈsɔːsərɪ)

—n , pl -ceries
	the art, practices, or spells of magic, esp black magic, by which it is sought to harness occult forces or evil spirits in order to produce preternatural effects in the world

[C13: from Old French sorcerie, from sorciersorcerer]

'sorcerous

—*adj*

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