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VAMPIRISM
vampirism
(noun) the actions or practices of a vampire
vampirism
(noun) belief in the existence of vampires
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vampirism (usually uncountable, plural vampirisms)
(pathology) Systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease)
(mythology) the state of being a vampire
practices associated with vampires, in particular blood-drinking and the draining of a victim's life-force.
(figuratively) extortion
Source: Wiktionary
Vam"pir*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. vampirisme.]
1. Belief in the existence of vampires.
2. The actions of a vampire; the practice of bloodsucking.
3. Fig.: The practice of extortion. Carlyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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