wise woman

English

Etymology

wise + woman


Noun

wise woman (plural wise women)

  1. A woman who is a sage or seer.
    • 2011, Michael Gardiner, Scottish Literature and Postcolonial Literature, p. 131:
      We meet Dark Mhairi, the wise woman of the village, with her ancient knowledge of healing herbs.
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