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单词 scry
释义

scry

[ skrahy ]
/ skraɪ /

verb (used without object), scried, scry·ing.

to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.

Origin of scry

First recorded in 1520–30; shortening of descry

OTHER WORDS FROM scry

scryer, noun

Words nearby scry

scrutator, scrutineer, scrutinize, scrutiny, scrutoire, scry, SCS, SCSI, scuba, scuba-dive, scuba diving
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Example sentences from the Web for scry

  • Thus the conditions under which the scryer can scry, are, as yet, unascertained.

    Cock Lane and Common-Sense|Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for scry

scry
/ (skraɪ) /

verb scries, scrying or scried

(intr) to divine, esp by crystal gazing

Word Origin for scry

C16: from descry
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