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n. - Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge).

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  • He was looked upon as a great soothsayer and wizard, who could turn death into life.
  • So Thebes becomes Themes, Zeus becomes Sooth (as in soothsayer) and Semele becomes Simile.
  • Queen and a Chaldean soothsayer, which is one of the most powerful in the opera.
  • Upon this, Amarar called his soothsayer, and required him to name a propitious moment for the sally.
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