Druidess

American  

[droo-i-dis] / ˈdru ɪ dɪs /

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a female member of the Druids.

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Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of Druidess

First recorded in 1745–55; Druid + -ess

Example Sentences

Among the Germans, Valleda, a Druidess, was for ages worshipped as a deity.

From The God-Idea of the Ancients or Sex in Religion by Gamble, Eliza Burt

Another such "Druidess" is said to have foretold Diocletian's rise.

From Early Britain—Roman Britain by Conybeare, Edward

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 MacDonald, George

A Druidess who assists Kian to be avenged on Balor, 111 Black Knight, The.

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

He lodged at a woman's, who was, they said, a Druidess, and had the prophetic faculty.

From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 by Guizot, M. (François)