Origins of a word

[[(~Callista~)]]

I wondered if anyone here knew the origins of the English word "witch". I'd search through google but I don't really trust anything I find there.

I'm sure someone has already asked this, but I don't feel like searching through 16 pages to find it. If someone already did, just send me the link to the topic.

Thank you!! heart

~Callista~  

[TeaDidikai]

According to my etymology desk reference, it has roots in the Saxon word Wicca.  

[CuAnnan]

TeaDidikai

According to my etymology desk reference, it has roots in the Saxon word Wicca.

I get the same from mine.  

[TeaDidikai]

reagun ban

TeaDidikai

According to my etymology desk reference, it has roots in the Saxon word Wicca.

I get the same from mine.

Yay! The universe agrees on an element of history!  

[Pelta]

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=witch&searchmode=none

Very good online etymology dictionary.  

[TeaDidikai]

missmagpie

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=witch&searchmode=none

Very good online etymology dictionary.

I consider that one more passable than “very good”. But we all know how picky I can be.  

[CuAnnan]

TeaDidikai

But we all know how picky I can be.

That makes me feel privileged.  

[TeaDidikai]

reagun ban

That makes me feel privileged.

As it should. 3nodding