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Nomancy — No man*cy, n. [Cf. F. nomancie, nomance, abbrev. fr. onomancie. See {Onomancy}.] The art or practice of divining the destiny of persons by the letters which form their names. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
œnomancy — noun using … Wiktionary
nomancy — divination by examining letters of name Divination and Fortune Telling … Phrontistery dictionary
nomancy — no·man·cy … English syllables
nomancy — ˈnōmən(t)sē noun ( es) Etymology: obsolete French nomancie, alteration of onomancie more at onomancy : divination by letters … Useful english dictionary
onomancy — on o*man cy, n. [Gr. o noma name + mancy. Cf. {Nomancy}.] Divination by the letters of a name; nomancy. [R.] Camden. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Methods of divination — This article is about the numerous varieties of divination. For divination as a whole, see Divination. Innumerable methods of divination can be found around the world, and many cultures practice the same methods under different names. During the… … Wikipedia
Oinomancy — (or oenomancy or œnomancy) is a form of divination conducted by examining patterns in wine. An ancient technique, oinomancy was performed by a priestess known as a Bacchante, and protected by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Oinomancy is still… … Wikipedia
Divination and Fortune-Telling — This list defines 163 terms for kinds of divination and fortune telling, ranging from very common (runes, tarot cards, or horoscopes) to extraordinarily rare. In fact, you won t believe the range of methods that people have developed to rip other … Phrontistery dictionary
oenomancy — oeˈnomancy noun Divination from the appearance of wine poured out in libations • • • Main Entry: ↑oen … Useful english dictionary
