con|jur|er

con|jur|er
con|jur|er or con|jur|or «KON juhr uhr, KUHN-», noun.
1. a person who performs tricks with quick, deceiving movements of the hands; juggler.
2. a magician; wizard. SYNONYM(S): sorcerer.
3. a person who solemnly charges or entreats. SYNONYM(S): adjurer, adjuror.

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  • con|jur|or — con|jur|er or con|jur|or «KON juhr uhr, KUHN », noun. 1. a person who performs tricks with quick, deceiving movements of the hands; juggler. 2. a magician; wizard. SYNONYM(S): sorcerer. 3. a person who solemnly charges or entreats. SYNONYM(S) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • ju|ris|con|sult — «JUR ihs kuhn SUHLT, KON suhlt», noun. = jurist. (Cf. ↑jurist) ╂[< Latin jūriscōnsultus < jūs, jūris law + cōnsultus lawyer < cōnsulere to consider, consult] …   Useful english dictionary

  • conjurer — con·jur·er …   English syllables

  • conjurer or conjuror — con|jur|er or con|jur|or [ kʌndʒərər ] noun count someone who performs magic tricks as entertainment, especially tricks using quick hand movements. This is called conjuring …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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