wisewoman

noun

wise·wom·an | \ ˈwīz-ˌwu̇-mən

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Definition of wisewoman

: a woman versed in charms, conjuring, or fortune-telling

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Recent Examples on the Web Not everyone can labor in a cabin with the wisewoman of their choosing. — Jennifer Block, Longreads, "The Criminalization of the American Midwife," 10 Mar. 2020

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“Wisewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisewoman. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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