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Nostradamus|nɒstrəˈdeɪməs|
[Latinized form of the name of Michel de Nostredame, a French physician (1503–1566) who published a collection of prophecies in 1555.]
One who professes to foretell future events; a seer comparable to Nostradamus.
1668Dryden Even. Love ii. i, There's nothing more uncertain than the cold Prophecies of these Nostradamusses. 1810Q. Rev. IV. 250 The Nostradamuses of opposition altered their tone, and began to foretel the final success of the French. 1859Wraxall tr. R. Houdin v. 59, I need not a Nostradamus to predict that you will devote yourself to it some day. 1870Brewer Dict. Phr. & Fable s.v., The Nostradamus of Portugal. Gonçalo Annës Bandarra. |