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Definition of Palmistry

1. Noun. Telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand.

Definition of Palmistry

1. n. The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy.

Definition of Palmistry

1. Noun. Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand; chiromancy ¹

2. Noun. A dexterous use or trick of the hand. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Palmistry

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Medical Definition of Palmistry

1. 1. The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy. 2. A dexterous use or trick of the hand. See: Palmister. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Palmistry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The American Catalogue ... July 1, 1876-Dec. 31, 1910 by Lynds Eugene Jones, Richard Rogers Bowker, Augusta Isabella Appleton (1905)
"Lessons in palmistry. 45 c. Stokes Greer. Twenty-five minutes with palmistry. 25 c. Abbey Press Hargett. New discoveries in palmistry $2; $3; $5. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1884)
"Handbook of modern palmistry. By Prof. V. DK MET/.. 2<i ed., with 8 illustrations. New York, Thompson and Moreau, pr. [1883.] 8+130 p. 16°. ..."

3. Observations on Popular Antiquities Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our by John Brand, Henry Ellis (1900)
"Mason (1612) speaks of "vaine and frivolous Devices, of which sort ire have an infinite number also used amongst us, as namely in palmistry, where Men's ..."

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