sorcerer
UK: ˈsɔːsərə | US: ˈsɔːrsərər
n. a person who practices magic or sorcery; a wizard or magician.
sorcerer = sorc<fate, from Latin sors> + er<agent noun suffix>
- sorc (from Latin sors, meaning "fate" or "lot") → Reflects the ancient association of magic with divination or controlling destiny.
- er (agent noun suffix in English) → Denotes a person who performs a specific action (e.g., "teacher," "runner").
Etymology Origin:
The word "sorcerer" traces back to the Latin sortiarius, meaning "one who casts lots" (referring to divination practices). The root sors (fate) evolved into Old French sorcier, later adopted into Middle English as "sorcerer." The term originally emphasized fortune-telling but broadened to encompass general magic. The suffix -er solidifies its meaning as "one who practices sorcery."
The village feared the sorcerer who could summon storms.
In the legend, the sorcerer turned the prince into a frog.
Medieval tales often depict sorcerers as both wise and dangerous.
The sorcerer chanted incantations over the glowing crystal.
Modern fantasy novels reinvent the archetype of the sorcerer.