witching

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English wicching, wicchand, equivalent to witch +‎ -ing.

Verb

witching

1. present participle of witch

Adjective

witching (comparative more witching, superlative most witching)

1. (archaic) bewitching; enchanting
   • 1859, Ferna Vale, Natalie; or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds

     But who is this witching beauty by his side, who would fain impress you with a belief that that mischief which will not remain concealed for the briefest period, is not her entire composition?

Etymology 2

From Middle English wicchinge, from Old English wiċċung (“witching, witchcraft”), equivalent to witch +‎ -ing.

Noun

witching (plural witchings)

1. An act of witchcraft.
   • 2002, Christine Gentry, When Spirits Walk (page 28)

     There was a lot of information to draw upon because his occupation exposed him to more witchings every month than most individuals experienced in a life time.

Anagrams

• Gwitchin