adjurer

noun

ad·​jur·​er

variants or less commonly adjuror

ə-ˈju̇r-ər,

-ˈjər-

plural -s

: one that adjures

Word History

Etymology

Middle English adjurer, from adjuren "to adjure" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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