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单词 sideromancy
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Definition of sideromancy in English:

sideromancy

noun ˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌmansi
  • Divination by the examination of straws burning on a hot iron surface.

noun ˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌmansi
rare
  • Divination by means of the stars.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Trenchard (d. 1723), landowner and publicist. From sidero- + -mancy, after French sidéromancie or post-classical Latin sideromantia<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Saturday Review. From sidero- + -mancy.

 
 

Definition of sideromancy in US English:

sideromancy

nounˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌmansi
  • Divination by the examination of straws burning on a hot iron surface.

nounˈsɪd(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌmansi
rare
  • Divination by means of the stars.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Trenchard (d. 1723), landowner and publicist. From sidero- + -mancy, after French sidéromancie or post-classical Latin sideromantia<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Saturday Review. From sidero- + -mancy.

 
 
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