wisewoman
noun
wise·wom·an
ˈwīz-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman versed in charms, conjuring, or fortune-telling
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Not everyone can labor in a cabin with the wisewoman of their choosing.
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Jennifer Block, Longreads, 10 Mar. 2020
Jennifer Block, Longreads, 10 Mar. 2020
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of wisewoman was
in the 14th century
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“Wisewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisewoman. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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