CultureAugust 16, 2026

sorceress

SOR-suh-ris

Definition

A woman who practices magic, often depicted as having supernatural powers.

Etymology

The word comes from the Old French 'sorceresse,' which was derived from the Latin 'sortiarius,' meaning 'one who casts lots' or 'fortune teller.'

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