Etymology

Noun

1. The working of miracles
2. Magic; witchcraft, wizardry

Quotations

• 1898 — H. G. Wells, The Man Who Could Work Miracles

  There were astonishing changes. The small hours found Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay careering across the chilly market square under the still moon, in a sort of ecstasy of thaumaturgy, Mr. Maydig all flap and gesture, Mr. Fotheringay short and bristling, and no longer abashed at his greatness