Knowledge of the occult; magic; alchemy. Obsolete.

Occult learning, magic, necromancy. Revived in literary use by Scott.

Mystic or occult doctrine; mystery.

Marlowe's name for: occult or magical lore. Cf. metaphysical, adj. 4c. Obsolete.

= cabbalism, n.

The performance of mystical or magical rites.

gen. Mystery, secret or esoteric doctrine or art.

Frequently derogatory. Religious belief that is characterized by vague, obscure, or confused spirituality; a belief system based on the assumption…

The doctrine, principles, or practice of occult science. See occult, adj. 1b.