scry

[ skrahy ]

verb (used without object),scried, scry·ing.
  1. to use divination to discover hidden knowledge or future events, especially by means of a crystal ball.

Origin of scry

1
First recorded in 1520–30; shortening of descry

Other words from scry

  • scryer, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for scry

scry

/ (skraɪ) /


verbscries, scrying or scried
  1. (intr) to divine, esp by crystal gazing

Origin of scry

1
C16: from descry

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