Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈwɔː.lɒk/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈwɔː.lɒk
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- GB
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ˈwɔɹ.lɑk
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- US
Noun
A male magic-user; a male equivalent of a witch; a wizard.
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He was himself a warlock, or wizard, which they knew by his taking the witch's part.
It was the day of warlocks and apparitions, now happily driven out by the zeal of the General Assembly.
A magic-user (regardless of gender).
Usage- especially
- in fantasy
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More examples (4)
“Is it because she was a warlock?” she asked. “I know different kinds of magic . . .” “No, that's not it, or at least . . .” Mereth paused, collecting her thoughts, then explained, “The warlockry doesn't help, Lady Sarai,[…]”
It seemed like a strange thing for her to risk on a student she barely knew—but then, she was a warlock. Simon had no idea what they were capable of, but he was getting better at imagining.
Usually she blended in with the rest of the Academy faculty, making it easy to forget she was a warlock (at least, if you overlooked the blue skin). But he'd noticed that whenever another Downworlder was on campus, Catarina went out[…]
“We're also looking for a couple of warlocks,” Magnus said. “A Korean woman and a green fellow with horns.” “Oh,” said Fang with a distinct change of mood. “Them.” “You've seen them?” Alec said, trying not to sound too eager.
Noun
a male witch or demon
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