spirit rapping

spir·it rap·ping

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Definition of spirit rapping words

noun spirit rapping a form of communication between living persons and the spirits of deceased persons by tapping out messages on a table, board, or the like. 1

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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