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Arcane
That which is hidden or secret customarily used in rites pertaining to the
mysteries of religions or secret societies. Often arcane designates mysterious
or secret knowledge known only to the initiates of and organization, lodge,
or secret society. Perhaps the knowledge, at one time, might have been taught
orally to new initiates. A.G.H.
(See also Arcanum,
Great)
Source: 9.