| 释义 |
esotery|ˈɛsəʊtərɪ|
[f. as prec. + -y3.
(An irregular formation; in first quot., from which Todd obtained the word, esoteries may be mispr. for esoterics.)]
Esoteric doctrine, secret lore. Also pl.
1763Tucker Freewill 172 note, Reserving their esoteries for adepts, and dealing out exoteries only to the vulgar. 1828Webster, Esotery, mystery; secrecy. (Little used.) 1879G. Meredith Egoist II. i. 7, I seem to be instructed in one of the mysteries of erotic esotery, yet on my word I am no wiser. |
