n. A modified and simplified form of a Jacquard attachment to a loom, for a more limited range of work; a dobby or index-machine.n. A person (of either sex) given to the black art; a sorcerer; a conjurer; a wizard; later and more particularly, a woman supposed to have formed a compact with the devil or with evil spirits, and to be able by their aid to operate supernaturally; one who practises sorcery or enchantment; a sorceress.n. An old, ugly, and crabbed or malignant woman; a hag; a crone: a term of abuse.n. A fascinating woman; a woman, especially a young woman or a girl, possessed of peculiar attractions, whether of beauty or of manners; a bewitching or charming young woman or girl.n. A charm or spell.n. A petrel: doubtless so called from its incessant flight, often kept up in the dark.n. A water-witch.n. The pole, pole-dab, or craigfluke, a kind of flatfish.To bewitch; fascinate; enchant.To work by charms or witchcraft; effect, cause, or bring by or as by witchcraft.n. The witch-elm, Ulmus montana.