'Catoptromancy' definitions:

Definition of 'Catoptromancy'

From: GCIDE

Catoptromancy \Ca*top"tro*man`cy\, n. [Gr. ? mirror + -mancy. See Catopter.] (Antiq.) A species of divination, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable. [1913 Webster]