witches' Sabbath

noun — 2 senses

witches' Sabbath

noun

Etymology The phrase is first attested in the seventeenth century, but was popularized only from the 20th century onwards.

1

A supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy.

  • Near-synonym: Black Mass
2

A religious gathering of a Wiccan coven at a covenstead or circle

Synonyms
sabbat

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