🧙‍♂️ Warlock is a male practitioner of witchcraft.

The term "warlock" originates from the Old English word "wǣrloga," which means "oath-breaker" or "deceiver." This compound word combines "wǣr," meaning "oath," and "loga," meaning "liar." Initially, it described someone who had broken a pledge or betrayed trust. Over time, particularly in Scottish and Northern English dialects, "warlock" evolved to refer to a male practitioner of witchcraft or sorcery. This shift reflects changing attitudes toward magic and those who wield it. Today, "warlock" commonly denotes a male witch or sorcerer.