1. (n.) A cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other fat, and used as a taper.

2. (n.) One who practices the black art, or magic; one regarded as possessing supernatural or magical power by compact with an evil spirit, esp. with the Devil; a sorcerer or sorceress; -- now applied chiefly or only to women, but formerly used of men as well.

3. (n.) An ugly old woman; a hag.

4. (n.) One who exercises more than common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person; also, one given to mischief; -- said especially of a woman or child.

5. (n.) A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria Agnesi under the name versiera.

6. (n.) The stormy petrel.

7. (v. t.) To bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant.

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