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CONJURER
conjurer, conjuror, conjure man
(noun) a witch doctor who practices conjury
magician, prestidigitator, conjurer, conjuror, illusionist
(noun) someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
conjurer
One who conjures, a magician.
(obsolete) One who conjectures shrewdly or judges wisely; a man of sagacity.
A cooking appliance comprising a pot (large or small) with a gridiron wielded beneath it, like a brazier, used for cooking methods such as broiling.
Source: Wiktionary
Con*jur"er, n.
Definition: One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner.
Con"jur*er, n.
1. One who practices magic arts; one who pretends to act by the aid super natural power; also, one who performs feats of legerdemain or sleight of hand. Dealing with witches and with conjurers. Shak. From the account the loser brings, The conjurer knows who stole the things. Prior.
2. One who conjectures shrewdly or judges wisely; a man of sagacity. [Obs.] Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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