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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

  • nomancy — divination by examining letters of name Divination and Fortune Telling …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • nomancy — no·man·cy …   English syllables

  • nomancy — See: onomancy …   Grandiloquent dictionary

  • 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

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