geomancy

ge·o·man·cy

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Definitions of geomancy word

noun geomancy divination by geographic features or by figures or lines. 1
noun geomancy The art of placing or arranging buildings or other sites auspiciously. 1
noun geomancy prophecy from the pattern made when a handful of earth is cast down or dots are drawn at random and connected with lines 0
noun geomancy divination by random figures formed when a handful of earth is thrown to the ground, or as by lines drawn at random 0
noun geomancy A method of divination which interprets markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed. 0

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English < Old French geomancie≪ Late Greek geōmanteía. See geo-, -mancy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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