Arithmancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arithmancy is a noun meaning Divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name.
Meaning
Divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name.
Example Sentences
Of this roote last spoken of [astrology], springs innumerable branches; such as the knowledge of natiuities; the Chiromancie, Geomantie, Hydromantie, Arithmantie, Physiognomie: & a thousand others: which were much practiced, & holden in great reuerence by the Gentiles of olde.
Word Forms
- arithmomancy
- arithomancy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arithmology, arithmography, arithmatic, numerolatry, arithmophobia, arithmocracy.
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