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  1. 1. n. A species of divination, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable. Source: opted
  2. 2. A species of divination, which was perforned by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable. Source: webster
  3. 3. A species of divination, which was perforned by letting down amirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. Ifhis countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen;if fresh and healthy, it was favorable. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. A species of divination, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable. Source: ecdict

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