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lithomancy|ˈlɪθəmænsɪ| [f. Gr. λίθος stone + µαντεία divination, -mancy.] Divination by signs derived from stones.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. iii. 75 The Lithomancy or divination from this stone, whereby..Helenus the Prophet foretold the destruction of Troy. 1656Blount Glossogr., Lithomancy, divination by casting Pibble stones, or by the Load-stone. 1895Elworthy Evil Eye 444 Lithomancy, divination with a precious stone called siderites. |