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wise·​wom·​an | \ ˈwīz-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce wisewoman (audio) \

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, 10 Mar. 2020

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First Known Use of wisewoman

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Wisewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisewoman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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