ONYCHOMANCY

Etymology

Noun

onychomancy (uncountable)

An ancient form of divination based on the reflections of sunlight on a boy's fingernails.

Source: Wiktionary


On"y*cho*man`cy, n. Etym: [Gr. -mancy: cf. F. onychomancie.]

Definition: Divination by the nails.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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