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anagogy

Variant of anagoge

noun

mystical interpretation, as of the Scriptures, intended to reveal a hidden, spiritual meaning

Origin: ME anagogie < ML anagogia < Gr anagōgē, a leading up < ana-, up + agein, to lead: see act

Related Forms:

anagogic adjective or anagogical
anagogically adverb

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