Axinomancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Axinomancy is a noun meaning (rare) Divination by saws or axes.
Meaning
(rare) Divination by saws or axes.
Example Sentences
Diuination generally was done by diuers means […] by hatchets, Axinomancy
Axinomancy Was performed by balancing an axe on an upright stake, and the names of suspected persons being pronounced, it was supposed to point out the guilty by its motion.
Axinomancy, strictly so called, has varied somewhat in its modus operandi. A hatchet suspended by a cord was used to detect criminals or discover secrets: it twisted and turned in answer to relevant questions.
Word Forms
- axiomancy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astragalomancy, astragyromancy, armomancy, uranomancy, anthracomancy, thanatomancy.
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