planchette

[ plan-shet, -chet ]

noun

1. a small, heart-shaped board supported by two casters and a pencil or stylus that, when moved across a surface by the light, unguided pressure of the fingertips, is supposed to trace meaningful patterns or written messages revealing subconscious thoughts, psychic phenomena, clairvoyant messages, etc.

planchette

/ plɑːnˈʃɛt /

noun

1. a heart-shaped board on wheels, on which messages are written under supposed spirit guidance

Word History and Origins

Origin of planchette¹

From French, dating back to 1855–60; planch, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of planchette¹

C19: from French: little board, from planche plank ¹

Example Sentences

I put my hands on the keyboard like on the planchette of a Ouija Board hoping to conjure something.

From The Daily Beast

The word “Planchette” is French, and simply signifies a little board.

From Project Gutenberg

My wife once said to it: “Planchette, write the name of the article I am thinking of.”

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For example, she on one occasion said to it: “Planchette, where did you get your education?”

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Mr. G. was seated beside me, thoroughly intent upon Planchette.

From Project Gutenberg

Now let us see where Mr. Headley gets the active powers and qualifications to produce the phenomena manifested by his Planchette.

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