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Arcanum   Listen
noun
Arcanum  n.  (pl. arcana)  
1.
A secret; a mystery; generally used in the plural. "Inquiries into the arcana of the Godhead."
2.
(Med.) A secret remedy; an elixir.





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"Arcanum" Quotes from Famous Books



... I have consulted in such matters, I ave never," said Mr. Herman Dousterswivel, "approached so near de arcanum, what you call de great mystery,de Panchrestade PolychrestaI do know as much of it as Pelaso de Taranta, or Basiliusand either I will bring you in two and tree days de No. III. of Mr. Mishdigoat, or you shall call ...
— The Antiquary, Complete • Sir Walter Scott
... the arcanum was to be developed, and an execution on Mr. Robinson's effects, at the suit of an annuitant, decided the doubts and fears which had long afflicted me. I was in a great degree prepared for this event by the evident inquietude of my husband's mind, and his frequent interviews with persons ...
— Beaux and Belles of England • Mary Robinson


Words linked to "Arcanum" :   qabalah, cabbala, watchword, qabala, info, countersign, information, cabala, word, secret, cabbalah, kabala


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