[cf. OBEAH witchcraft] n. 1. any snake put under a magic spell to guard property against intruders and thieves: 1936 I-Jun peepul is sump'n cud argue 'bout lan'an'put obeah snake in dey flel' an' ting! (Dupuch 53). (Eleu.)

2. [cf. OED snake in the grass treacherous deceiver] a person who uses obeah but pretends he or she does not. (Grand Bah.)