necromantic

adj, noun — 2 senses

necromantic

adj

Etymology From Late Latin necromanticus.

1

Of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.

Derived terms
necromantically

necromantic

noun

Etymology From Late Latin necromanticus.

1

conjuration

  • With all the necromantics of their art.1745, [Edward Young], “Night the Eighth. Virtue’s Apology: Or, The Man of the World Answer’d. In which are Considered, the Love of this Life; the Ambition and Pleasures, with the Wit and Wisdom of the World.”, in The Complaint: Or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality, London: […] G[eorge] Hawkins, […]; [a]nd sold by M[ary] Cooper, […], →OCLC:

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