gramarye

American  

[gram-uh-ree] / ˈgræm ə ri /

Or gramary

noun

1. occult learning; magic.

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gramarye British  

/ ˈɡræmərɪ /

noun

1. archaic magic, necromancy, or occult learning

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Etymology

Origin of gramarye

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

Example Sentences

But in all this there is a singular touch of illusion, of what his contemporaries had learnt from Scott to call gramarye.

From A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) by Saintsbury, George

"There's death at the door, then, sure enough," she continued; "aw this gramarye and foretokening isn't for nought; so who's to pay for it?"

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

There were fireflies abroad that night, too, increasing the gramarye of it.

From The Golden Road by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

My mother was a westerne woman, And learned in gramarye, And when I learned at the schole,145 Something shee taught itt me.

From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various

For our own part, we become aware of a subtle spice of gramarye as soon as we see the station lamps at East Williston, which have tops like little green hats.

From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Morley, Christopher