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1. Someone who is believed to have magical powers or who claims to have magical powers: In the past, sorcerers were considered either evil, and were often put to death; or they were revered by nobility, because the high ranking royals believed that the sorcerers could ward off evil through spells.
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The people in the village thought the old man who lived alone in the forest was a sorcerer and that he was able to conjure up evil spirits to torment them if they mistreated him; so, they treated him with respect.
2. Etymology: from the Latin sortiarius, usually someone who "casts lots" which are used to determine the fate or destiny of certain people.Go to this Word A Day Revisited Index
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“sorcerers”
A person who has magical powers or who is a wizard and practices black magic. (1)
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People who supposedly use supernatural powers over others through the assistance of spirits; witchcraft.
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