sorcerer
UK[ˈsɔːs(ə)rə]US[ˈsɔːrsərər]
n
a person who claims to use magic powers to control events; a wizard.
n
a person who performs tricks or illusions as entertainment; a conjurer.
Morpheme Breakdown
sorcer
er
sorcer
fate, lot
er
agent suffix
Etymology
the word 'sorcerer' traces its lineage to the ancient practice of divination. its core, 'sorcer', derives from the latin sors, meaning "lot" or "fate," referring to objects used to foretell the future. a sortiarius in vulgar latin was thus one who casts or interprets these lots. over time, through old french sorcier, the term broadened from a specific diviner to a general practitioner of magic, with the english agent suffix -er solidifying its meaning as "one who performs sorcery."
Analysis
Structure: sorcer (fate, lot) + er (agent suffix)
sorcer originates from old french sorcier, from vulgar latin sortiarius ("caster of lots"), from latin sors ("lot, fate, fortune"). the suffix -er is from old english -ere, a common agent noun suffix indicating "one who does or works with."
Examples
the legend spoke of a powerful sorcerer living in the enchanted forest.
in the story, the sorcerer used a spell to turn the prince into a beast.
the stage sorcerer amazed the audience by making a rabbit disappear.