dweomercraft

English

Alternative forms

• dwimmercraft

Etymology

From Middle English dwemercraft, from Middle English dweomercræft (“magic; sorcery”), equivalent to dweomer +‎ -craft.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dwiːmə(ɹ)kɹɑːft/
• (US) IPA^(key): /dwiːməɹkɹæft/

Noun

dweomercraft (uncountable)

1. (rare, fantasy) Magic; magical arts; jugglery.
   • 1992, Rose Estes, Elfwood:

     There was an ominous tendency among people who considered themselves "upper class" to dismiss the art he practiced as well as all the other elements of Dweomercraft. It was frightening.

   • 1994, Katharine Kerr, Darkspell:

     As he always did when confronted by his old teacher in dweomercraft, Salamander felt profoundly guilty, even though this time he'd done nothing wrong.

   • 2008, Jane MacNamee, In Her Element: Women and the Landscape - An Anthology:

     It used to be known for dweomercraft, the craft of healers, magicians, those who know spells, those who know the sourcery of words.

Synonyms

• illusion
• trickery
• sleight of hand

Related terms

• dwimmer