Question

read the source of the allusion. nostradamus, a sixteenth - century french astrologer and physician, is best known as the author of a book of prophecies. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? edwards proclamations earned him a reputation as our neighborhoods own nostradamus. a seer or predictor of the future an elder whose wisdom influences others

Explanation:

Nostradamus is known for prophecies. Calling Edward a neighborhood Nostradamus implies he predicts the future.

Answer:

a seer or predictor of the future