conjuror

conjuror
especially BrE noun (C) someone who entertains people by performing clever tricks in which things appear, disappear, or change as if by magic

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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  • Conjuror — Con*ju ror, n. (Law) One bound by a common oath with others. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • conjuror — is the recommended spelling, not conjurer …   Modern English usage

  • conjuror — (also conjurer) ► NOUN ▪ a performer of conjuring tricks …   English terms dictionary

  • conjuror — conjurer UK [ˈkʌndʒərə(r)] / US [ˈkʌndʒərər] or conjuror UK / US noun [countable] Word forms conjurer : singular conjurer plural conjurers someone who performs magic tricks as entertainment, especially tricks using quick hand movements. This is… …   English dictionary

  • conjuror — n. (also conjurer) a performer of conjuring tricks. Etymology: conjure + er(1) & AF conjurour (OF eor) f. med.L conjurator (as conjure) * * * conjuror another form of conjurer, q.v …   Useful english dictionary

  • conjuror — noun see conjurer …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • conjuror — con·jur·or (kŏnʹjər ər, kŭnʹ ) n. Variant of conjurer. * * * …   Universalium

  • conjuror — [[t]kʌ̱nʤərə(r), AM kɑ͟ːn [/t]] see conjurer …   English dictionary

  • conjuror — n. illusionist, magician; sorcerer, wizard …   English contemporary dictionary

  • conjuror — (also conjurer) noun a performer of conjuring tricks …   English new terms dictionary

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