adjurer

noun

ad·​jur·​er
variants or less commonly adjuror
ə-ˈju̇r-ər,
-ˈjər-
plural -s
: one that adjures

Word History

Etymology

Middle English adjurer, from adjuren "to adjure" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adjurer was in the 14th century

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“Adjurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjurer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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