hydroscopistn.
/hʌɪˈdrɒskəpɪst/ A water-diviner; a dowser.
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the world > the supernatural > the paranormal > [noun] > detection of radiation > detecting subterraneous springs, etc. > rhabdomancy > one who practises
water-finder1656
hydrophantic1729
spring-teller1785
water witch1808
rhabdomancer1817
water diviner1825
rhabdomantist1832
dowser1835
jowser1840
witch1843
water witcher1868
water dowser1873
hydroscopist1885
1885 Eng. Mech. 20 Nov. 232 The..mystery which appertains to the general run of hydroscopists and workers with the divining rod.
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