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† machaeromancy, n.

Forms: 16 macharomancy (transmission error). Etymology: < classical Latin machaera or its etymon ancient Greek μάχαιρα machaira n. ... (Show More) Obs. rare—1. Divination by means of knives or swords. 1652   J. Gaule Πυς-μαντια 165   Macharomancy [sic], [divining] by knives or swords.