wise woman
wise woman noun: a woman who is a sage or seer; a witch (usually benevolent); a traditional female herbalist or midwife.
Noun
wise woman (plural wise women)
- A woman who is a sage or seer; a witch (usually benevolent); a traditional female herbalist or midwife.
- Her sharp immovable eyes with irregular pupils, her projecting chin, her broad nose, and her yellow complexion gave Bertha's face a strange, Oriental, almost witchlike appearance; and this was not to be wondered at, because she was considered the first wise woman for a good many miles around.1886, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, translated by H.L. Brækstad, Folk and Fairy Tales, page 120
- A common dread was the evil eye, and the chief charm against it was in the form of a knotted cord woven by a "wise woman".1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 26
wise woman meaning in Tamil
wise woman in Tamil
- முதுக்குறைவி, புலச்சி
Forms of wise woman
| plural | wise women |
|---|---|
| alternative form | wisewoman |
Origin of wise woman
wise + woman
Questions about wise woman
- What does wise woman mean?
- Wise woman means a woman who is a sage or seer; a witch (usually benevolent); a traditional female herbalist or midwife.
- What is wise woman in Tamil?
- Wise woman in Tamil is முதுக்குறைவி, புலச்சி. See Wise woman meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is wise woman?
- Wise woman is a noun.
- What is the plural of wise woman?
- The plural of wise woman is wise women.
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