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seeress

American  
[seer-is] / ˈsɪər ɪs /

noun

  1. a woman who prophesies future events.


Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of seeress

First recorded in 1835–45; seer 1 + -ess

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The prince grows up to become a Viking raider, then a seeress reminds him of his pledge of vengeance.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2022

It’s only fitting that this news is delivered by a witchy seeress played by Iceland’s biggest star, Björk, resplendent in oracular blue lighting and a Cher-worthy seashell-ringed headdress.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2022

There is a scary old seeress who pops up at regular intervals to hurl paranormal invective at the characters.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2020

Dixon’s ominous foresight first appeared in a profile of the Washington socialite and seeress in Parade magazine on May 13, 1956, under the headline “Incredible Crystal Gazer.”

From Salon Nov. 21, 2015

Persons not uneducated—very highly dressed Fine folks as peer and peeress, go and fee a Yankee seeress, To evoke their dead relations' Spirits from their rest.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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