Catoptromancy
Pronunciation : Ca*top"tro*man`cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. -mancy. See Catopter.] (Antiq.)
Definition : Defn: A species of divination, which was perforned by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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