Scry
/skraɪ/noun
To foretell the future or gain insight by gazing into a medium such as water or crystal.
Did you know?The term 'scry' originates from the Old English word 'descry', meaning to 'reveal' or 'discover', linking it to ancient divination rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
descry
“To reveal or discover, especially through observation.”
Middle English
Middle English
scryen
“To foretell or reveal the future through gazing.”
15th Century
Middle English
scrying
“The act of using a crystal or reflective surface for divination.”
Modern English
English
scry
“To use methods of divination involving gazing into a medium.”