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Definition of sorceress

sorceress

/ˈsɔːr.sɚ.əs/
sor · cer · ess
Plural:sorceresses
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Adjective:sorcerous
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• noun

1

A woman who claims or is believed to practice magic, especially with the aid of supernatural beings or forces.

Example

"In the ancient legend, a powerful sorceress lived in a tower overlooking the enchanted forest."

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sorbet
sorbus
sorcerer
sorceress
sorcerous
sorcery
sordid

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English sorceresse, borrowed from Old French sorceresse, the feminine form of sorcier ('sorcerer'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin sortiarius ('teller of fortunes by lot'), from Latin sors ('lot, fate').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorceress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorceress
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