-mancy

1. a combining form meaning “divination,” of the kind specified by the initial element:

   necromancy.

-mancy

combining form

1. indicating divination of a particular kind

   chiromancy

Word History and Origins

Origin of -mancy¹

Middle English -manci ( e ), -mancy ( e ) < Old French -mancie < Latin -mantīa < Greek manteía divination. See mantic, -cy

Word History and Origins

Origin of -mancy¹

from Old French -mancie, from Latin -mantia, from Greek manteia soothsaying

Example Sentences

In that city was the first seat of the king of Mancy, for it is a fair city and plentiful in all goods.

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It was Marguerite, Mancy, my mother, and Pearl was the other one.

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Going back now to Mancy Winfry, you said she had four children?

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This is a city royal where the King of Mancy was wont to dwell.

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In that city was the first siege of the King of Mancy, for it is a fair and plenteous of all goods.

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