exorciser

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In this way the exorciser proceeds to enumerate an exceedingly long list of sins—no less than one hundred—most of which are ethical misdemeanors, while others are merely ceremonial transgressions.

From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris

To prescribe the formula to be used to the one appealing for help, is the special function of the priest acting as exorciser.

From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris

The exorciser argues with the fox, who speaks through the mouth of the possessed.

From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan First Series by Hearn, Lafcadio

A Mass John Scott, minister of Peebles, is reported to have been the last renowned exorciser, and to have lost his life in a contest with an obstinate spirit.

From Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Agatha felt more like her own self; with her, the spirit of Nature was always an exorciser of internal demons; and Anne's conversation aided the beneficent work.

From Agatha's Husband A Novel by Crane, Walter