wise woman
nounEtymology
wise + woman
Definitions
A woman who is a sage or seer
A woman who is a sage or seer; a witch (usually benevolent); a traditional female herbalist or midwife.
- 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".
- We meet Dark Mhairi, the wise woman of the village, with her ancient knowledge of healing herbs.
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