a cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other fat, and used as a taper.-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.-an ugly old woman; a hag.-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.-a certain curve of the third order, described by maria agnesi under the name versiera.-the stormy petrel.-to bewitch; to fascinate; to enchant.