'Vampirism' definitions:
Definition of 'vampirism'
(from WordNet)
noun
Belief in the existence of vampires
noun
The actions or practices of a vampire
Definition of 'Vampirism'
From: GCIDE
- Vampirism \Vam"pir*ism\, n. [Cf. F. vampirisme.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. Belief in the existence of vampires. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The actions of a vampire; the practice of bloodsucking. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Fig.: The practice of extortion. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster]