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spirit writing

noun

  1. writing allegedly produced by spirits or supernatural forces.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spirit writing1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences

The Birthday Party favored a rancorous spirit, writing scuzzy songs and descending into mayhem at every turn.

She told the diners that the young man was with them in spirit, writing beautiful papers and taking an independent study course with her.

The piece of chalk is placed between the two slates, which are then bolted together and put into the cabinet; when, under the influence of a powerful horseshoe magnet passed over the outside of one slate as required, the prepared chalk will produce the spirit writing.

I have not the slightest notion of what this pamphlet contains, but from the above very uncomfortable opinion expressed by "Comfort" upon this matter, it seems to me that a sufficient "key" is here given to unlock, if not all, at all events, the greater part of the mysteries of this spirit drawing and spirit writing, and, indeed, the whole of this spirit movement.

In this work specimens are given of "spirit writing" and "spirit drawing."

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