sorcerer

[ sawr-ser-er ]

/ ˈsɔr sər ər /

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noun

a person who practices sorcery; black magician; wizard.

Origin of sorcerer

1520–30; earlier sorcer,Middle English <Middle French sorcier, perhaps <Vulgar Latin *sortiārius one who casts lots, equivalent to Latin sort- (stem of sors) lot, fate + -i--i- + -ārius-ier²; see -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM sorcerer

un·der·sor·cer·er, noun

Words nearby sorcerer

sorbol, Sorbonist, Sorbonne, sorbo rubber, sorbose, sorcerer, sorceress, sorcerous, sorcery, sord, Sordello

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Example sentences from the Web for sorcerer

America was like a “sorcerer,” he said, holding other nations under its powerful spell to keep them from supporting the rebels.
Can the Syrian Rebels Unite?|Mike Giglio|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Early in the year, Hagrid brings a package to Hogwarts, the Sorcerer's Stone, which grants immortality.
Catch Up on Harry Potter: Watch 13 Key Moments|Alex Berg|November 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
So the sorcerer was brought, and he stood up in the council and looked from one to another.
Tales of Folk and Fairies|Katharine Pyle
He may meet them anywhere, but is especially apt to dog the footsteps of the sorcerer who killed him.
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3)|Sir James George Frazer

One old man, the sorcerer or medicine man of the tribe, peculiarly impressed me.
Canyons of the Colorado|J. W. Powell
Your mere wish shall be as a sorcerer's wand, to bring you the thing of your idlest desire.
Folle-Farine|Ouida
The sorcerer is outlawed, and betakes himself to the secret performance of unholy rites in dark and unwholesome circumstances.
The Origin of Man and of his Superstitions|Carveth Read

British Dictionary definitions for sorcerer

sorcerer

feminine sorceress (ˈsɔːsərɪs)

/ (ˈsɔːsərə) /

noun

a person who seeks to control and use magic powers; a wizard or magician

Word Origin for sorcerer

C16: from Old French sorcier, from Vulgar Latin sortiārius (unattested) caster of lots, from Latin sors lot

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单词	sorcerer
释义	sorcerer [ sawr-ser-er ] / ˈsɔr sər ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sorcerer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person who practices sorcery; black magician; wizard. Origin of sorcerer 1520–30; earlier sorcer,Middle English <Middle French sorcier, perhaps <Vulgar Latin *sortiārius one who casts lots, equivalent to Latin sort- (stem of sors) lot, fate + -i--i- + -ārius-ier²; see -er¹ OTHER WORDS FROM sorcerer un·der·sor·cer·er, noun Words nearby sorcerer sorbol, Sorbonist, Sorbonne, sorbo rubber, sorbose, sorcerer, sorceress, sorcerous, sorcery, sord, Sordello Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sorcerer America was like a “sorcerer,” he said, holding other nations under its powerful spell to keep them from supporting the rebels. Can the Syrian Rebels Unite?\|Mike Giglio\|November 30, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Early in the year, Hagrid brings a package to Hogwarts, the Sorcerer's Stone, which grants immortality. Catch Up on Harry Potter: Watch 13 Key Moments\|Alex Berg\|November 17, 2010\|DAILY BEAST So the sorcerer was brought, and he stood up in the council and looked from one to another. Tales of Folk and Fairies\|Katharine Pyle He may meet them anywhere, but is especially apt to dog the footsteps of the sorcerer who killed him. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3)\|Sir James George Frazer One old man, the sorcerer or medicine man of the tribe, peculiarly impressed me. Canyons of the Colorado\|J. W. Powell Your mere wish shall be as a sorcerer's wand, to bring you the thing of your idlest desire. Folle-Farine\|Ouida The sorcerer is outlawed, and betakes himself to the secret performance of unholy rites in dark and unwholesome circumstances. The Origin of Man and of his Superstitions\|Carveth Read British Dictionary definitions for sorcerer sorcerer feminine sorceress (ˈsɔːsərɪs) / (ˈsɔːsərə) / noun a person who seeks to control and use magic powers; a wizard or magician Word Origin for sorcerer C16: from Old French sorcier, from Vulgar Latin sortiārius (unattested) caster of lots, from Latin sors lot Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to sorcerer Learn At Home With A Harry Potter Vocabulary Challenge For KidsIf your family is spending time at home with the Harry Potter books or movies, here's a magical activity to engage your children and boost their vocabulary! READ MORE Words related to sorcerer warlock, diviner, seer, enchanter, charmer, shaman, conjurer, medium, witch, soothsayer, sorceress, clairvoyant, magician, occultist, alchemist, necromancer, thaumaturge, fortune-teller
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sorcerer

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feminine sorceress (ˈsɔːsərɪs)

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