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major arcana
[ mey-jer ahr-key-nuh ]
noun
- (used with a singular or plural verb) the set of 22 cards in a tarot deck that depict archetypal figures (often used attributively): Compare minor arcana ( def ).
The major arcana dominated in his tarot spread, confirming his impression that the universe was handing him challenge after challenge.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of major arcana1
First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences
In respect of the Major Arcana, they are sure to occasion criticism among students, actual and imputed.
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