In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
WITCHCRAFT
witchcraft, witchery
(noun) the art of sorcery
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
witchcraft (usually uncountable, plural witchcrafts)
The practice of witches; magic, sorcery or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
Synonym: wizardry
Source: Wiktionary
Witch"craft`, n. Etym: [AS. wiccecræft.]
1. The practices or art of witches; sorcery; enchantments; intercourse with evil spirits.
2. Power more than natural; irresistible influence. He hath a witchcraft Over the king in 's tongue. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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