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magicienne en · NOUN

Etymology

From Middle English magicienne, from Middle French magicienne.

Meanings

1. (dated) A female magician.
   • The article, headed "Mistress of Mystery," portrays in colored cartoon fashion Miss O'Dell's entrance Into show business and pictures one of her most thrilling experiences in the role of a magicienne. 1943 April 10, Bill Sachs, “Magic”, in Billboard, volume 55, number 15:
   • A magicienne, too! That's ever so much better than a male wizard. 1869, James Payn, Found Dead, page 254:
   • Jania Taylor is a magicienne with extraordinary skills and many tricks up her sleeve. 1992, Ticket to Read!: 1992 Ohio Summer Reading Program Manual, page 35:

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Synonyms

magicianess