Witches' Sabbath (Noun)
Meaning
A midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The accused witch was said to have attended a witches' sabbath in the woods, where she allegedly made a pact with the devil.
- The painting depicted a witches' sabbath, complete with broomsticks, black cats, and a giant cauldron bubbling over with green potion.
- According to folklore, a witches' sabbath was a regular occurrence on the outskirts of the village, where witches would gather to dance and cast spells.
- The Inquisition claimed that the witches' sabbath was a real event, and that they had proof of its existence in the form of eyewitness testimony.
- In modern times, the concept of a witches' sabbath has been largely romanticized, and is often depicted in fiction as a joyful and empowering gathering of women.