"dweomercraft" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dwiːmə(ɹ)kɹɑːft/ [Received-Pronunciation], /dwiːməɹkɹæft/ [US]
Etymology: From Middle English dwemercraft, from Middle English dweomercræft (“magic; sorcery”), equivalent to dweomer + -craft. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|enm|dwemercraft}} Middle English dwemercraft, {{der|en|enm|dweomercræft|t=magic; sorcery}} Middle English dweomercræft (“magic; sorcery”), {{af|en|dweomer|-craft}} dweomer + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dweomercraft (uncountable)
  1. (rare, fantasy) Magic; magical arts; jugglery. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Fantasy Synonyms: illusion, trickery, sleight of hand, dwimmercraft Related terms: dwimmer
    Sense id: en-dweomercraft-en-noun-piCRyENq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -craft Topics: fantasy

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