seeress

seer·ess

[seer-is]
noun
a woman who prophesies future events.

Origin:
1835–45; seer1 + -ess


See -ess.
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seer1 (sɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who can supposedly see into the future; prophet
2.  a person who professes supernatural powers
3.  a person who sees
 
'seeress1
 
fem n

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