black magic

noun

: magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : evil magic

He wore a special necklace to protect against black magic.

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of black magic was in 1590

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“Black magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20magic. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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