wizard

  • 11wizard — mid 15c., philosopher, sage, from M.E. wys wise (see WISE (Cf. wise) (adj.)) + ARD (Cf. ard). Cf. Lith. zynyste magic, zynys sorcerer, zyne witch, all from zinoti to know. The ground sense is …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 12wizard — *expert, adept, artist, artiste, virtuoso …

    New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • 13wizard — ► NOUN 1) a man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales. 2) a person who is very skilled in a particular field or activity. ► ADJECTIVE Brit. informal, dated ▪ excellent. DERIVATIVES wizardly adjective. ORIGIN origi …

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  • 14wizard — [wiz′ərd] n. [ME wisard, prob. < wis, WISE1 + ard, ARD] 1. Obs. a sage 2. a magician; conjurer; sorcerer 3. Informal a person exceptionally gifted or clever at a specified activity adj …

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  • 15Wizard (Oz) — The Wizard of Oz (or simply The Wizard) is a fictional character in the Land of Oz created by American author L. Frank Baum and further popularized by the classic 1939 movie. The classic booksThe Wizard is one of the characters in The Wonderful… …

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  • 16Wizard — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Wizard », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Wizard veut dire magicien, sorcier (fantasy) …

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  • 17Wizard of Oz — Le Magicien d Oz (film, 1939) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Le Magicien d Oz. Le Magicien d Oz Titre original …

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  • 18Wizard (EP) — Infobox Album | Name = Wizard Artist = Beto Vázquez Infinity Type = EP Released = 2002 Recorded = Genre = Metal Length = 47:25 Label = Nems Producer = Wizard is the second EP by Beto Vázquez Infinity in 2002. Guests Tarja Turunen Candice Night… …

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  • 19wizard — n. 1) a financial; mathematical wizard 2) a wizard at (a wizard at solving crossword puzzles) * * * [ wɪzəd] mathematical wizard a financial a wizard at (a wizard at solving crossword puzzles) …

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  • 20wizard — wiz|ard [ wızərd ] noun count 1. ) a man in stories who has magic powers 2. ) someone who is very good at something: He s a financial wizard. a computer/electronics/chess wizard wizard at: Matthew s a wizard at gardening …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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