— Hermeticist , adj. , n.
/herr met"euh siz'euhm/ , n. ( sometimes l.c. ).
1. the body of ideas set forth in Hermetic writings.
2. adherence to the ideas expressed in Hermetic writings.
3. the occult sciences, esp. alchemy.
Also, Hermetism . /herr"mi tiz'euhm/ .
[ 1890-95; HERMETIC + -ISM ]