Sybil

nounproper nounattested in dialogue

Prophetess; hag.

noun

1
Prophetess; hag.
Alternative form: sybil
The Library looked tranquil enough as I entered it, and the Sybil—if Sybil she were, was seated snugly enough in an easy chair at the chimney-corner.
2
Variant of Sybil attackEllipsis of Sybil attack.

proper noun

1
A female given name from Ancient Greek, the most popular spelling variant of Sibyl since the 19th century.

Forms

plural: Sybils

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Sybil · Prophetess; hag.

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