witch's ladder

noun

In folk magic, a charm or talisman made from knotted or plaited cord or hair, with various things like feathers braided or knotted into it.

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:witch's ladder.”

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Meanings

nounwitch's ladder (plural witch's ladders)

plural witch's ladders · alternative witches' ladder · alternative witch ladder

  1. In folk magic, a charm or talisman made from knotted or plaited cord or hair, with various things like feathers braided or knotted into it.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:witch's ladder.

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“witch's ladder.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/witch's%20ladder. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “witch's ladder,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/witch's%20ladder.

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