spirit writing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spirit writing
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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A page of Isaac Post’s automatic spirit writing.
From Literature
This outlandish claim of spirit writing on a vegetable didn’t hurt Dewey’s reputation a bit.
From Literature
An example of spirit writing on a slate.
From Literature
He produced spirit writing on a blank slate, then showed the audience how the magic trick worked.
From Literature
The Birthday Party favored a rancorous spirit, writing scuzzy songs and descending into mayhem at every turn.
From Seattle Times
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