Synonym for necromancy ... The art of revealing future events by means of a pretended communication with the dead; the black art; hence, magic in general; conjuration; enchantment. See Black art. 'This palace standeth in the air, By necromancy placed there.' (Drayton) ... Origin: OE. Nigromaunce, nigromancie, OF. Nigromance, F. Necromance, necroman... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973