conjurer
|con-jur-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkʌndʒərər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒndʒərər/
magic performer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conjurer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conjurateur,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'jurare' meant 'to swear.'
Historical Evolution
'conjurateur' transformed into the Middle English word 'conjurer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conjurer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who swears together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a performer of magic tricks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who performs magic tricks to entertain an audience.
The conjurer amazed the audience with his sleight of hand.
Synonyms
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