wise woman
English
Etymology
wise + woman
Noun
wise woman (plural wise women)
- 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.
- 2011, Michael Gardiner, Scottish Literature and Postcolonial Literature, p. 131: