Wizard
/ˈwɪz.ərd/noun
A man who is believed to have magical powers.
Did you know?The word 'wizard' originally denoted a wise man, but over time, it became associated with dark sorcery and cunning magic.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wisaz
“to be wise or knowledgeable”
Old English
OE
wisa
“wise, skilled”
Middle English
ME
wysard
“a skilled or wise man, often with magical connotations”
Modern English
English
wizard
“a man who uses sorcery or magic, particularly in fantasy contexts.”