[f. Gr. λίθος stone + μαντεία divination, -MANCY.] Divination by signs derived from stones.
1646. Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., II. iii. 75. The Lithomancy or divination from this stone, whereby … Helenus the Prophet foretold the destruction of Troy.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Lithomancy, divination by casting Pibble stones, or by the Load-stone.
1895. Elworthy, Evil Eye, 444. Lithomancy, divination with a precious stone called siderites.
