VAMPIRISM

vampirism. Vampirism, n. the practice of vampires

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Vam″pir‐ism (?), n. [[Cf. F. vampirisme.]] 1. 1. Belief in the existence of vampires.
2. 2. The actions of a vampire; the practice of bloodsucking.
3. 3. Fig.: The practice of extortion. Carlyle.