Thursday, May 2, 2024

Word of the Day: Cartomancy

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noun 1. Fortunetelling by interpreting a random selection of playing cards.
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French, late 19th century
Why This Word?
Fortunetellers can use many tools — candles, incense, a crystal ball — but if they are practicing cartomancy, they'll have a deck of cards. The word "cartomancy" comes directly from the French "carte," meaning "card," and "-mancy," which is a combining form that implies divination. ...
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