"spellcaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spellcasters [plural], spell-caster [alternative]
Etymology: From spell + caster. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spell|caster}} spell + caster Head templates: {{en-noun}} spellcaster (plural spellcasters)
  1. One who casts spells; a magician; a sorcerer. Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, People Related terms: spellcasting
    Sense id: en-spellcaster-en-noun-YNkP2i2X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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