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词汇 psephomancy
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Definition of psephomancy in English:

psephomancy

noun ˈsiːfə(ʊ)mansiˈsɛfə(ʊ)mansi
historical
  • Divination by drawing a number of small stones from a heap or vessel, the stones being previously marked with symbols which may be interpreted by the diviner.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From psepho- + -mancy.

Definition of psephomancy in US English:

psephomancy

noun
historical
  • Divination by drawing a number of small stones from a heap or vessel, the stones being previously marked with symbols which may be interpreted by the diviner.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From psepho- + -mancy.

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