English Explanatory Dictionary

palmistry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.
  2. A book on palmistry; a system of palmistry.
  3. A dexterous use or trick of the hand.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːmɪstɹi/ /ˈpɑːməstɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-palmistry.wav /ˈpɑ(l)məstɹi/ /ˈpɔ(l)məstɹi/

Word forms

palmistry palmistries

Etymology

From Middle English palmestrie. Equivalent to palm + -ist + -ry.

Synonyms

chiromancy handreading palm reading chirography chirognomy

Related words

palmist palmister
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