1846 R. C. Trench Introd. iv. 46 By a mighty wonder-stroke of grace the polarity in the man is shifted.
1846 R. C. Trench xxix. 421 (note) Sometimes [in early Christian art] he [sc. Jesus] is touching with his wonder-staff the head of Lazarus.
1907 10th Ser. VIII. 208/2 The belief in such wonder-offspring was once as common in Europe.