| 单词 | rhabdomantist |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈrhabdomantist ˈrhabdomantist n. = rhabdomancer n. ΘΚΠ 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 1832 Encycl. Americana XI. 9/1 The different sensations of different rhabdomantists, are taken into account. 1856 T. De Quincey Confessions Eng. Opium-eater (rev. ed.) in Select. Grave & Gay V. 85 The remedy is—to call in a set of local rhabdomantists. These men traverse the adjacent ground, holding the willow rod horizontally. 1895 Guernsey Soc. Nat. Sci. Rep. & Trans. 1894 317 The President warmly thanked Mr. Mellish for having favoured them with his experience as a rhabdomantist. 2001 D. Stuart No Visible Means of Support 110 The picture of himself as a rhabdomantist at this dry altitude made him chuckle. < as lemmas |
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