"prophesier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prophesiers [plural]
Etymology: prophesy + -er Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*bʰeh₂-|id=speak}}, {{suffix|en|prophesy|er}} prophesy + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} prophesier (plural prophesiers)
  1. A person who makes prophecies or foretells the future; a prophet.
    Sense id: en-prophesier-en-noun-wMbuGZS7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

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