单词 | alphitomancy |
释义 | alphitomancy/alˈfɪtə(ʊ)mansi/Now rare noun Divination by means of meal, flour, cakes, or bread, especially when made from barley. OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gaule (1603/4–1687), Church of England clergyman and author. From French †alphitomantie from post-classical Latin alphitomantia from Hellenistic Greek ἀλϕιτόμαντις diviner by barley-meal + post-classical Latin -ia; compare -mancy. |
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