high priestess
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of high priestess
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of a high priestess, lit the flame in a dramatic ceremony in ancient Olympia, Greece, where the first Olympic games were held in 776 BC.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024
“This is Siena at night. The mystery of history, present tense energy,” the high priestess of punk-poetry captioned her pictures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
Shana Iverson, the company’s vice president of operations and self-described high priestess of rubber chickens, remembered one customer who visited all the way from New Jersey after discovering the store through its catalog and videos.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Wiccan high priestess Pat Devin was brought in during the scriptwriting process, adding authentic Wiccan ritual and language.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023
And, naturally, she was all set to be the high priestess.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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