Old English

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Etymology

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From drȳ (sorcerer) +‎ mann (person)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdryːˌmɑnn/, [ˈdryːˌmɑn]

Noun

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drȳmann m

  1. sorcerer, magician
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
      ...maneġa drȳmen maciaþ meniġfealde dydrunga þurh deofles cræft...
      ...many sorcerers create illusions through the devil's power...

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