witches' stone
The term "witches' stone" encompasses stones with natural holes, often associated with folklore and mystical beliefs, including protection and spiritual power.
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Definition
C2Folklore and Mysticism
(mystical, cultural)A stone with a natural hole, believed in folklore to offer protection, good luck, and spiritual power.
Example
- She carried a witches' stone for good luck and protection.
- The villagers hung a witches' stone by the door to ward off evil spirits.
C2Architecture
(historical, regional)A small ledge on a chimney, originally designed to prevent rain from seeping into thatched roofs, later associated with folklore as a resting place for witches.
Example
- The old cottage had a witches' stone jutting from its chimney, a nod to its historical architecture.
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