Etymology

geomancy

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Today it means: A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed. Full definition →

Middle English geomancie ← Medieval Latin geomantia ← Ancient Greek γεωμαντεία
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγεωμαντεία
  2. Medieval Latin · derived fromgeomantia
  3. Middle English · inherited fromgeomancie
  4. English todaygeomancy

From Middle English geomancie, from Medieval Latin geomantia from late Ancient Greek γεωμαντεία (geōmanteía). Equivalent to geo- + -mancy.

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