witching hours

A form of witching hour — Often preceded by the: midnight, when witches and other supernatural beings were thought to be active, and to which bad luck was ascribed; also (generally), the middle of the night, when unfortunate things are thought to be more likely to occur; the dead of night.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of witching hour
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