Definition of SORCERY

sorcery

Meanings

Plural: sorceries

Noun

  • the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
  • Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
  • Black magic.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English sorcery, borrowed from Middle French sorcerie, ultimately derived from Latin sors (“fate”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”). Cognate with serō, seriēs, sermō. Compare also French sorcier.

Scrabble Score: 12

sorcery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sorcery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sorcery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

sorcery is a valid Words With Friends word