gramarye

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Grammar; learning.
  2. Mystical learning; the occult, magic, sorcery.
name
  1. The island of Britain.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹæməɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gramarye.wav

Word forms

gramarye gramary grammary

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gramarie, from Old French gramarie, a variant of gramaire; thus a doublet of glamour, glamoury, grammar, and grimoire. The word was revived by Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832).

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