ariolation

English

Etymology

From (the stem of) Latin ariolari, hariolari, from hariolus (“soothsayer”) +‎ -ation.

Noun

ariolation (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) Soothsaying; prophecy.
   • 1646, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica, I.3:

     Thus the Priests of Elder time, have put upon them many incredible conceits, [...] deluding their apprehensions with Ariolation, South saying, and such oblick Idolatries [...].