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wizardry

[ wiz-er-dree ]

/ ˈwɪz ər dri /

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noun

the art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard.

Origin of wizardry

First recorded in 1575–85; wizard + -ry

Words nearby wizardry

wives, wiz, wizard, wizard of oz, the wonderful, wizardly, wizardry, wizen, wizened, wk, wk., wkly

Example sentences from the Web for wizardry

Wizardry was but a heightened form of literacy: a way of reading recipes and of reciting spells.

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People converted to Christianity and they brought their books of wizardry, books they felt were dangerous, and burned them.

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"Truly here is wizardry at work," said Tua, as she sank into a leather-seated ivory chair that was placed ready.

Morning Star |H. Rider Haggard
For the moment, I forgot all wizardry and presages, as I peered around, calling her softly by name.

The White Shield |Bertram Mitford

In truth the wizardry of this place has eaten into thy brain.

The Induna's Wife |Bertram Mitford
The idea might be made use of for the performance of some pretty pieces of wizardry.

Popular scientific lectures |Ernst Mach
Harper's now have "A Wine of Wizardry," and they too will indubitably turn it down.

The Letters of Ambrose Bierce |Ambrose Bierce

British Dictionary definitions for wizardry

wizardry

/ (ˈwɪzədrɪ) /

noun

the art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician