conjuror

con·jur·er

[kon-jer-er, kuhn- for 1, 2; kuhn-joor-er for 3]
noun
1.
a person who conjures spirits or practices magic; magician.
2.
a person who practices legerdemain; juggler.
3.
a person who solemnly charges or entreats.
Also, con·ju·ror.


Origin:
1300–1350; Middle English; see conjure, -er1

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conjuror or conjurer (ˈkʌndʒərə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who practises conjuring, esp for people's entertainment
2.  a person who practises magic; sorcerer
 
conjurer or conjurer
 
n

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conjuror or conjurer (ˈkʌndʒərə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who practises conjuring, esp for people's entertainment
2.  a person who practises magic; sorcerer
 
conjurer or conjurer
 
n

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conjurer
late 14c., from Anglo-Fr. conjurour, from O.Fr. conjureor, from L. conjurator, from conjurare (see conjure).
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