/ɛsˈpɛri/ or /ɪˈspɛri/ (es-PEER-ee or ih-SPER-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a vision or dream, especially one that is prophetic or supernatural.

“According to folklore, the village elder had a powerful esperie that foretold the coming storm.”

2. noun

A rare or archaic term for a female spirit, especially one associated with the supernatural or the afterlife.

“The ancient text described the esperie as a gentle being who guided souls to the afterlife.”