"spae-craft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: spae + -craft Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spae|craft}} spae + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spae-craft (uncountable)
  1. (Germanic paganism) The magical art of foretelling the future, used especially in Heathenry. Tags: Germanic, uncountable Categories (topical): Germanic paganism
    Sense id: en-spae-craft-en-noun-DxERJRCt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -craft Topics: lifestyle, paganism, religion

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