Meaning of read over | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To read (a document, book, etc.) through, though not necessarily thoroughly.
2. In superstitious belief, to read from the Bible out loud physically over something so as to confer some magical relief or power.

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Examples

“[H]e read over the changeling the following spell: Receive, O earth! O virgin earth!”

“"He could read over and cure all sorts of ailments and sprains, stop bleeding, melt lead, and tell of stolen goods; and to tell the truth, he knew also a little about witchcraft, and could afflict people with evil."”

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