Despite modern neo-Pagan offense taken by some at the word, "warlock" has for centuries simply meant "male witch" in common English usage. Claims that the word originates solely from an old word for "traitor" are erroneus. In extant Medieval records, male witches are often called "warlock" by Christian persecutors and judges. If one of its' meanings is indeed "traitor", then it is reasonable to assume that oaths broken were Christian oaths, and that "warlocks" were perceived as being "traitors" to Christian values and society.
Many modern day male witches are reclaiming "warlock" as a positive word of power and ancient imagery, even as the word "witch" was reclaimed in years past and recast in a rightfully positive light. These men know that many who make sweeping statements about witchcraft speak only for their particular coven or tradition and not for all, despite assertions to the contrary.
Many modern day male witches are reclaiming "warlock" as a positive word of power and ancient imagery, even as the word "witch" was reclaimed in years past and recast in a rightfully positive light. These men know that many who make sweeping statements about witchcraft speak only for their particular coven or tradition and not for all, despite assertions to the contrary.
Several ancient words from Scandinavia and the British Isles are very plausible as being origins for the word "warlock". The Norse "Vargrliker" (one who takes on or assumes a wolf's body) and "vardlokker" (an enchanter, singer of spells or caller of spirits) are two such examples. The Old English word "waerloga" does mean "oath-breaker", but ironically, the Scottish version of the word (which anti-warlock neo-Pagans like to tout as their reason for disliking the word in the first place) does NOT. It means "cunning man" or male witch.
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When the foreskin of a uncircumsized penis, with a larger than normal circumfrance, stretches over another penis with a considerably smaller circumfrance; Most notably called a Dock. The end result is the foreskin of the larger penis drooping over the other penis like a Wizards sleeve.
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so powerful, punching in the general derection of someone will kill or fatalily injure the person
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If this goes on for more than half an hour, a bonus round is started, which consists of whichever male has foreskin places his foreskin over the other male's penis and continues the game.
If this goes on for more than half an hour, a bonus round is started, which consists of whichever male has foreskin places his foreskin over the other male's penis and continues the game.
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Verb. To ruin the end of a book or movie unnecessarily.
Named for Mathew Warsocki, the famous actor from Welcoming Kansas and The Destruction of Redcloud, who does this whenever he is interviewed.
Verb. To ruin the end of a book or movie unnecessarily.
Named for Mathew Warsocki, the famous actor from Welcoming Kansas and The Destruction of Redcloud, who does this whenever he is interviewed.
Kid 1: ...Have you read Harry Potter?
Kid 2: Yeah, Dumbledore DIED.
Kid 1: Nooooo! Way to Warsocki it, you jerk!
Kid 2: Yeah, Dumbledore DIED.
Kid 1: Nooooo! Way to Warsocki it, you jerk!
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