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Druidess

American  
[droo-i-dis] / ˈdru ɪ dɪs /

noun

(often lowercase)
  1. a female member of the Druids.


Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of Druidess

First recorded in 1745–55; Druid + -ess

Example Sentences

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And beside, stern as a Druidess, sat his grandmother in her chair, feeding her eyes with grim satisfaction on the detestable sacrifice.

From Robert Falconer by George MacDonald

But I swear to thee, Druidess, if thou hast plotted deceit a second time with Naisi, that all Eri may fall asunder, but I will be avenged.

From Imaginations and Reveries by George William Russell

Standing against the sacrificial altar, he looked down upon the Druidess.

From The Secret of Sarek by Maurice Leblanc

In religion, Miss Thorne was a pure Druidess.

From Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope

Kian now determined to avenge himself on Balor, and to this end sought the advice of a Druidess named Birōg.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston

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