wīglian

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wīglian, wk.v: to practise divination or sorcery. (WEE-li-ahn / ˈwiːj-lɪ-an)

Historiated letter D in a medieval manuscript containing a man studying a series of markings at a desk or lectern while two hairy black devils look on.
James le Palmer’s Omne Bonum; England (London), 14th century; British Library, Royal 6 E VI, f. 535v. [bl.uk]

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