Etymology

moloi

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Today it means: A magician, witch, wizard, or other magic-user, especially in traditional tribal society. Full definition →

Tswana moloi
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  1. Tswanaloa
  2. Tswanamoloi
  3. English todaymoloi

Borrowed from Tswana moloi, from loa (“to enchant”).

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