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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

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

(3):

(n.) The stormy petrel.

(4):

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

(5):

(n.) 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.

(6):

(v. t.) To bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant.

(7):

(n.) An ugly old woman; a hag.