English English Dictionary

A cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other fat, and used as a taper.

One who practices the black art, or magic; one regarded as possessing supernatural or magical power by compact with an evil spirit, esp. with the Devil; a sorcerer or sorceress; -- now applied chiefly or only to women, but formerly used of men as well.

An ugly old woman; a hag.

One who exercises more than common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person; also, one given to mischief; -- said especially of a woman or child.

A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria Agnesi under the name versiera.

The stormy petrel.

To bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant.