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A kind of divination by means of the dough of the cakes offered in the ancient sacrifices, and the meal strewed over the victims.

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  1. A kind of divination by means of the dough of the cakes offered in the ancient sacrifices, and the meal strewed over the victims.
  2. A kind of divination by means of the dough of the cakes offeredin the ancient sacrifices, and the meal strewed over the victims.
  3. crithomancy (uncountable) Divination by interpreting food, usually bread and grain used in sacrifice.