tr.v. be·witched, be·witch·ing, be·witch·es 1. To place under one's power by magic; cast a spell over. 2. To captivate completely; fascinate. See Synonyms at charm. [Middle English biwicchen : probably bi-, be- + wicchen (from Old English wiccian, from wicce, witch, or wicca, sorcerer); see weg- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] be·witcher n. be·witcher·y n. be·witching·ly adv. |
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