grimoire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grimoire
First recorded in 1850–60; from French, alteration of grammaire “grammar,” from Old French gramaire; see grammar
Example Sentences
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A grimoire is a textbook of magic, an instruction manual, a how-to guide to spinning spells that create talismanic objects, amulets.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2018
Using his guts and a strange black grimoire, Asta works to reach his goal and be acknowledged by the country’s other mages, even though he has no magic himself.
From The Verge • Oct. 2, 2017
It’s a bite-sized grimoire than spans centuries, name-checking mythological menaces like Hecate, the Greek goddess of witchcraft, alongside historical heroines such as Joan of Arc and modern day figures such as Malala Yousafzai.
From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2017
Only three copies of this occult grimoire are said to exist.
From Time • Jan. 30, 2013
"I don't care what the pigeons have to say to it—that is what the Intendant said!" replied Max, hotly, "and THAT, for your law grimoire, Master Pothier!"
From The Golden Dog by Kirby, William
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