high priestess
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of high priestess
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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For example, at Ur, the daughter of the reigning lugal always served as the high priestess of the moon god Sin, the chief deity at Ur.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 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
Much like Marie Laveau, the centuries-old voodoo high priestess whom Bassett portrayed in “American Horror Story: Coven,” for which she garnered one of her seven Emmy nominations.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023
Singer Boy George tweeted: "RIP April Ashley! A force of nature and transgender high priestess!"
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021
But at last Melanie, whose turn it was to be high priestess, got things going.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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