conjurer
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (2)
- someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audienceSynonyms: magicianprestidigitatorconjurorillusionist
- a witch doctor who practices conjurySynonyms: conjurorconjure man
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Juggler \Jug"gler\, n. [OE. jogelour, juglur, OF. jogleor, jugleor, jongleor, F. jongleur, fr. L. joculator a jester, joker, fr. joculus a little jest or joke, dim. of jocus jest, joke. See Joke, and cf. Jongleur, Joculator.] [1913 Webster]
1.One who juggles; one who practices or exhibits tricks by sleight of hand; one skilled in legerdemain; a conjurer. [Archaic]
Note: This sense is now expressed by magician or conjurer. [1913 Webster +PJC]
As nimble jugglers that deceive the eye.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Jugglers and impostors do daily delude them.— Sir T. Browne.[1913 Webster]
2.A deceiver; a cheat. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3.A person who juggles objects, i. e. who maintains several objects in the air by passing them in turn from one hand to another. [PJC]
Conjurer \Con*jur"er\, n. One who conjures; one who calls, entreats, or charges in a solemn manner. [1913 Webster]
Conjurer \Con"jur*er\, n.
1.One who practices magic arts; one who pretends to act by the aid super natural power; also, one who performs feats of legerdemain or sleight of hand. [1913 Webster]
Dealing with witches and with conjurers.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
From the account the loser brings, The conjurer knows who stole the things.— Prior.[1913 Webster]
2.One who conjectures shrewdly or judges wisely; a man of sagacity. [Obs.] --Addison. [1913 Webster]