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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The art or skill of conducting a war. uncountable
2. 2
   A warship. countable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Ellipsis of World of Warcraft. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

   "Not overly excited about the MMORPG Warcraft, Ray"

Synonyms

All synonyms

man-of-warwarshipwow

Example

More examples

"Every time I join a new game of Warcraft, I am pitted against a new team of adversaries."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English werrecraft, equivalent to war + -craft (skill) or war + -craft (vehicle).

Etymology 2

By ellipsis, from warcraft.

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