English

Noun

chartomancy ‎(uncountable)

1. Divination by interpreting inscriptions on writing paper.
   • 1652 Gaule The Magastromancer xix.

     Chartomancy, by writing in papers...

   • 1973 Gibson Complete Illust. Bk Div. & Prophecy

     CHARTOMANCY: Divination by writing or interpreting inscriptions, sometimes of mysterious origin. Predictions written in invisible ink, which appears when papers are heated, come in this general category. So do greeting cards.