spirit writing

American  

noun

1. writing allegedly produced by spirits or supernatural forces.

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Etymology

Origin of spirit writing

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg