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-mancy

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Etymology

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From Latin -mantīa, ultimately from Ancient Greek μᾰντείᾱ (mănteíā, divination).

Suffix

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-mancy

  1. Divination.
  2. (fantasy) Variety of magic, especially that controlling or related to a specific element, substance, or theme.

Derived terms

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(suffixes derived from -mancy):
  • -mance: to carry out a specified form of magic or divination
  • -mancer: a person who employs a specified form of magic or divination
  • -mantic: of or pertaining to a specified form of magic or divination

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