Nostradamus
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English
Etymology 1
Michel de Nostredame's surname is one that honors Saint Mary (Our Lady). More details (if desired) are available at Nostradamus § Childhood.
Proper noun
Nostradamus
- A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
- (by extension) Someone who makes accurate prophecies.
- 2024 November 8, Joe Edwards, “Allan Lichtman Admits He Was Wrong About Harris Election Win, Explains Why”, in Newsweek:
- The so-called "Nostradamus" of U.S. elections has admitted he was wrong after former—and now future—president Donald Trump won the 2024 contest despite his prediction that Vice President Kamala Harris would emerge victorious.
Translations
Nostradamus
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Etymology 2
Since before 1908. Most likely from wordplay among physicians, as a playful agent noun for quacks who give nostrums to their patients, playing on wide familiarity with a cultural reference to the famous (and dubiously effective) Nostradamus.
Noun
Nostradamus (plural Nostradamuses)