gramarye

or gram·a·ry

[ gram-uh-ree ]

noun

1. occult learning; magic.

gramarye

/ ˈɡræmərɪ /

noun

1. archaic.
   magic, necromancy, or occult learning

Word History and Origins

Origin of gramarye¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English gramary, from Old French gramaire, literally, “grammar, Latin grammar.” In the Middle Ages gramarye was restricted to “higher” learning, written in Latin and including occult sciences and magic. See grammar

Word History and Origins

Origin of gramarye¹

C14: from Old French gramaire grammar

Example Sentences

The pearly taste of barley would have been strange to them, for it had not yet come to Gramarye.

From Literature

The King had been hunting the Questing Beast a few months earlier, on the south coast of Gramarye, when the animal had taken to the sea.

From Literature

In other parts of Gramarye, of course, there did exist wicked and despotic masters—feudal gangsters whom it was to be King Arthur’s destiny to chasten—but the evil was in the bad people who abused it, not in the feudal system.

From Literature

“Do you mean to tell me,” exclaimed Sir Grummore indignantly, “that there ain’t no King of Gramarye?”

From Literature

Like all the highland armies' that have ever marched against Gramarye, they were distrustful of each other.

From Literature