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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.

Synonyms

  • Sabbat

Hypernyms

  • Assembly
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