witching hour
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witching hour
n.
1. An hour when supernatural events are thought to occur, especially midnight.
2. The hour before the closing of the stock market on the third Friday of the month, when two or more classes of options or futures expire, known for its high trading volume and volatile prices.
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witching hour
n
(Alternative Belief Systems) the witching hour the hour at which witches are supposed to appear, usually midnight
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witch′ing hour`
n.
midnight.
[1825–35]
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