"graptomancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek γραπτός (graptós) + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|grc:γραπτός|-mancy}} Ancient Greek γραπτός (graptós) + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} graptomancy (uncountable)
  1. The practice of divination through handwriting analysis. Tags: uncountable
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