Male witches or sorcerers; men who practice magic or have made a pact with the devil in folklore and fantasy.
From Old English 'wærloga' meaning 'oath-breaker' or 'traitor'. The word originally meant someone who violated oaths, then evolved to mean someone who broke faith with God, hence a sorcerer.
The word 'warlock' literally meant 'oath-breaker' in Old English, so calling a male witch a warlock was kind of an accusation of being fundamentally untrustworthy, not just magical.
Historically gendered: 'wizard'/'warlock' (male) vs. 'witch' (female), perpetuating male control of prestigious magical/intellectual authority.
Use 'magic user' or 'mage' for inclusive reference. 'Warlock' acceptable in fantasy contexts where gender-neutral.
["mage","wizard","sorcerer","magic user"]
Witch trials disproportionately targeted women; witch identity has been reclaimed by feminist practitioners; warlock/wizard have retained prestige.
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