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Definition of Apport
1. Noun. (parapsychology) The supposed paranormal transference of an object from one place to another, or the appearance of an object from an unknown source, often associated with poltergeist activity and séances. ¹
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Definition of Apport
1. motion due to psychic forces [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Apport
Literary usage of Apport
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Wanderings of a Spiritualist by Arthur Conan Doyle (1921)
"An ether apport.—Surfing at Manly.— A challenge.—Bigoted opponents.—A disgruntled
photographer.—Outing in the Harbour.—Dr. Mildred Creed.—Leon Gellert. ..."
2. The Upper Canada Law Journal and Municipal and Local Courts' Gazette by William S. Hein & Company (1860)
"... of apport, of Grim School mono;«. 5. Saturday Arlk-le», ic., to be left with
Sec. Uw sioc. Chancery Hearing B. SUNDAY ... . «A Hunday afbr Entier. ..."
3. The Baptist Magazine by Baptist Missionary Society (1819)
"Mr. Peacock has raised fit Chittagong, a subscription of 28j> rib VOL. XI.
pee» for the «apport of the Benevolent Institution there. ..."
4. The Codes of California as Amended and in Force at the Close of the Thirty ...by California, James Manford Kerr by California, James Manford Kerr (1905)
"... «apport.—See ante { 201 and notes. § 207. WHEN A PARENT IS LIABLE FOB NECESSARIES
SUPPLIED TO A CHILD. If a parent neglects to provide articles ..."