spirit rapping

noun

, Spiritualism.

1. a form of communication between living persons and the spirits of deceased persons by tapping out messages on a table, board, or the like.

Other Words From

• spirit rapper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirit rapping¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

I am glad to see Mr. Bray contributing his quota to the exposure of that odious trickery—spirit-rapping.

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Another of the lions of Boston which I determined to witness, if possible, was "spirit-rapping."

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That it was known in America as spirit-rapping, and that it would probably take definite shape soon.

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The exhibitions consisted of the usual phenomena, table turning, spirit rapping and the moving of large bodies by invisible means.

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This is a totally different thing from believing in spirit-rapping, which I scorn.

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