Main Entry:

sor·cery

Pronunciation:

\-rē\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English sorcerie, from Anglo-French, from sorcer sorcerer, from Medieval Latin sortiarius, from Latin sort-, sors chance, lot — more at series

Date:

14th century

1 : the use of power gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits especially for divining : necromancy 2 : magic 2a