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A cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other
fat, and used as a taper. |
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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. |
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An ugly old woman; a hag. |
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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. |
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A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria
Agnesi under the name versiera. |
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The stormy petrel. |
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To bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant. |