A warlock is a male practitioner of witchcraft. The term "warlock" is derived from the Old English wǣrloga, which meant "breaker of oaths" or "deceiver". In early modern Scots, the word came to refer to the male equivalent of a "witch". The term may have become associated in Scotland with male witches due to the idea that they had made pacts with the devil and thus had betrayed the Christian faith and broke their baptismal vows or oaths.
In general, a warlock is the male equivalent of a witch or sorcerer. The difference between a warlock and a wizard varies depending on who you talk to, and in both cases, the terms refer to a practitioner of magic. Some people use the terms "wizard" and "warlock" interchangeably, along with terms like sorcerer and mage, while others use these terms in very specific ways. In the Wiccan community in particular, the word "warlock" has a very specific and offensive meaning.
According to Merriam-Webster, a warlock is "a man practicing the black arts: sorcerer". The term "warlock" is sometimes portrayed as a much darker individual compared to a wizard, who is generally viewed as a good person with strong moral codes who also offers wise advice and assistance.
