AEROMANCY

Etymology

Noun

aeromancy (uncountable)

Divination by use of atmospheric conditions.

Source: Wiktionary


A"ër*o*man`cy, n. Etym: [Aëro- + -mancy: cf. F. aéromancie.]

Definition: Divination from the state of the air or from atmospheric substances; also, forecasting changes in the weather.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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