seeress
Americannoun
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of seeress
Example Sentences
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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
Of all the admonitions which had been laid upon him by the words of the Cornish seeress, none seemed more onerous than this about the woman that he would love.
From Silver and Gold A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp by Coolidge, Dane
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