wikke

Middle English

/ˈwik(ə)/

adj
Definitions
  • evil, morally wrong, wicked
  • sinful, depraved
  • malicious, destructive
  • harmful, damaging
  • rowdy, fierce, fear-inducing
  • harmful, injurious
  • challenging, difficult
  • bad, of poor quality
  • deprived, miserly

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wicca (witch, wizard, sorcerer).

Origin

Old English

wicca

Gloss

witch, wizard, sorcerer

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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