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Nostradamus

[ nos-truh-dey-muhs, -dah-, noh-struh- ]

noun

  1. Michel de Nostredame, 1503–66, French astrologer.


Nostradamus

/ ˌnɒstrəˈdɑːməs /

noun

  1. Nostradamus15031566MFrenchMEDICINE: physicianMISC: astrologer Latinized name of Michel de Notredame. 1503–66, French physician and astrologer; author of a book of prophecies in rhymed quatrains, Centuries (1555)


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  • Nos·tra·dam·ic [nos-tr, uh, -, dam, -ik, noh-str, uh, -], adjective

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Example Sentences

Her astrological council, then composed of Nostradamus and the two Ruggieri, had already predicted to her the death of the king.

The prophecy of Nostradamus might have its complete fulfilment if only a kingdom could be found for Alenon.

Nostradamus also appeared with his prophecies of blood for the little princess.

But Tassoni, who understood the Provençal poets better than Nostradamus, defends him successfully from this absurd accusation.

You may have heard of Nostradamus, who also lived in Paris, but long before Robertson, and who pretended to be a magician.

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