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词汇 rhapsodomancy
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Definition of rhapsodomancy in English:

rhapsodomancy

noun ˈrapsədə(ʊ)ˌmansi
  • A form of divination in which the first line seen upon opening a book, originally of poetry, at random is taken to be prophetic.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From ancient Greek ῥαψῳδός rhapsode + -o- + -mancy.

Definition of rhapsodomancy in US English:

rhapsodomancy

nounˈrapsədə(ʊ)ˌmansi
  • A form of divination in which the first line seen upon opening a book, originally of poetry, at random is taken to be prophetic.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From ancient Greek ῥαψῳδός rhapsode + -o- + -mancy.

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