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 that is extraordinary; but it is far from true Wisdom and the word is degenerated into an ill sense, as Magia is.

So then they are called, and we need look no further, it is enough, that by the Word, we mean the Thing and Person I have described, which is the common meaning; and Mr. Webster and the rest prevaricate when they make it signifie an ordinary Cheat, a Couzener, a Poysoner, Seducer, and I know not what. Words signifie as they are used, and in common use, Witch and Witchcraft, do indeed imply these, but they imply more, viz. Deluding, Cheating and Hurting by the Power of an Evil Spirit in Covenant with a wicked Man or Woman: This is our Notion of a Witch.

Mr. Webster I know will not have it to be a perfect Description. He adds to the Notion of the Witch he opposeth, carnal Copulation with the Devil, and real Transformation into an Hare, Cat, Dog, Wolf; the same doth Mr. Wagstaffe. Which is, as if a Man should define an Angel to be a Creature in the shape of a Boy with Wings, and then prove there is no such Being. Of all Men I would not have Mr. Webster to make my Definitions for me; we our selves are to have the leave to tell what it is that we affirm and defend. And I have described the Witch and Witchcraft, that sober Men believe and assert. Thus briefly for Defining.

SECT. IV.

What things the Author concedes in this Controversie about Witches and Witchcraft.

I shall let the Patrons of Witches know what I allow and grant to them;

First, I grant, That there are some Witty and Inge-