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单词 pessomancy
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Definition of pessomancy in English:

pessomancy

noun ˈpɛsə(ʊ)mansi
rare
  • Divination by means of pebbles.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From ancient Greek πεσσός (Attic πεττός) oval pebble + -mancy.

Definition of pessomancy in US English:

pessomancy

nounˈpɛsə(ʊ)mansi
rare
  • Divination by means of pebbles.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From ancient Greek πεσσός (Attic πεττός) oval pebble + -mancy.

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