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spirit writing

American  

noun

  1. writing allegedly produced by spirits or supernatural forces.


Etymology

Origin of spirit writing

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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This outlandish claim of spirit writing on a vegetable didn’t hurt Dewey’s reputation a bit.

From Literature

An example of spirit writing on a slate.

From Literature

A page of Isaac Post’s automatic spirit writing.

From Literature

He produced spirit writing on a blank slate, then showed the audience how the magic trick worked.

From Literature

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

From Seattle Times