arithmancy

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From Ancient Greek ἀριθμός (arithmós, number) + -mancy.

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arithmancy (uncountable)

  1. Divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name
    • 1597, King James I of England, Daemonologie in forme of a dialogue, Book 1, page 14:
      Of this roote last spoken of [astrology], springs innumerable branches; such as the knowledge of natiuities; the Chiromancie, Geomantie, Hydromantie, Arithmantie, Physiognomie: & a thousand others: which were much practiced, & holden in great reuerence by the Gentiles of olde.

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