noun.
Use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of spirits; witchcraft.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Originally, divination from the casting of lots; hence, the use of supernatural knowledge or power gained in any manner, especially through the connivance of evil spirits; magic art; enchantment; witchcraft; spells; charms.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
Divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment.