Palmistry
['pɑːmɪstrɪ] or ['pɑmɪstri]
Definition
(noun.) telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand.
Inputed by Camille--From WordNet
Definition
(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.
(n.) A dexterous use or trick of the hand.
Inputed by Cathleen
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Chiromancy.
Inputed by Bess
Unserious Contents or Definition
For a young woman to dream of palmistry, foretells she will be the object of suspicion. If she has her palms read, she will have many friends of the opposite sex, but her own sex will condemn her. If she reads others' hands, she will gain distinction by her intelligent bearing. If a minister's hand, she will need friends, even in her elevation.
Inputed by Barnard
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. The 947th method (according to Mimbleshaw's classification) of obtaining money by false pretences. It consists in 'reading character ' in the wrinkles made by closing the hand. The pretence is not altogether false; character can really be read very accurately in this way for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word 'dupe. ' The imposture consists in not reading it aloud.
Typist: Thaddeus
Unserious Contents or Definition
A plausible excuse for holding hands.
Typist: Lucinda