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