Where does “conjuror” come from?
Conjuror comes from Middle English conjurer, from Anglo-Norman conjurour, meaning one who summons spirits or performs magic through incantation.
conjuror (English): Alternative spelling of conjurer; One bound by a...
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- Alternative spelling of conjurer; One bound by a...
Ancestry of “conjuror”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | conjurer | One who conjures, a magician; One who performs... |
| 2 | Middle English | conjurer | conjurer, magician; exorcist |
| 3 | Anglo-Norman | conjurour | conjurer, conspirator |