Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Catoptromancy

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Catoptromancy


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(n.) A species of divination, which was performed 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.