War"lock (?), n. [OE. warloghe a deceiver, a name or the Devil, AS. wrloga a belier or breaker of his agreement, word, or pledge; wr covenant, troth (aki to L. verus true; see Very) + loga a liar (in comp.), leogan to lie. See 3d Lie.]

A male witch; a wizard; a sprite; an imp.

[Written also warluck.]

Dryden.

It was Eyvind Kallda's crew Of warlocks blue, With their caps of darkness hooded! Longfellow.

 

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War"lock, a.

Of or pertaining to a warlock or warlock; impish.

[R.]

Thou shalt win the warlock fight. J. R. Drak.

 

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