horoscopy

[ haw-ros-kuh-pee, hoh- ]

noun

1. Archaic. the casting or taking of horoscopes.

horoscopy

/ hɒˈrɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. the casting and interpretation of horoscopes

Other Words From

• hor·o·scop·er [hawr, -, uh, -skoh-per, hor, -], ho·ros·co·pist [haw-, ros, -k, uh, -pist, hoh-, hawr, -, uh, -skoh-pist, hor, -], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horoscopy¹

First recorded in 1645–55; horoscope + -y ³

Example Sentences

And, accordingly, the vast and complicated learning of omens, augury, horoscopy and prophetic dreams, relies upon this maxim; for whatever the origin of such superstitions, a single coincidence in their favour triumphantly confirms them.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the very error of the position of our lodging; its horoscopy was ill calculated, being just situate in a medium—a plaguy suburban mid-space—fitted to catch idlers from town or country.

From Project Gutenberg

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