Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Divination or prediction by means of stones.

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  • noun Divination by means of stones.

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  • noun divination with the use of precious or semi-precious stones, gemstones, or normal stones by either interpreting the light they reflect (crystallomancy), or how they fall (sortilege).

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  • noun divination by means of stones or stone talismans

Etymologies

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Greek lithos, meaning stone.

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  • This divination art once chose the fate of accused persons. Think a jury of 12 is still unfair?

    October 25, 2020