chiromancy

[kahy-ruh-man-see]

noun

1. palmistry.

chiromancy

/ ˈkaɪrəˌmænsɪ /

noun

1. another word for palmistry

Other Word Forms

• chiromancer noun
• chiromantic adjective
• chiromantical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiromancy¹

First recorded in 1520–30; chiro- + -mancy

Example Sentences

Because he is in eighth grade, this was his last year to compete, and he bested beasts of the dictionary like “chiromancy,” “schistorrhachis” and “aegagrus.”

From New York Times

Séances were a fad; so were hypnotism, chiromancy and telepathy.

From New York Times

"They may try their chiromancy on me, when they please, and do me all the harm they can for half a crown, which is, I believe, the stipulated sum."

From Project Gutenberg

He studied chiromancy, and acquired some knowledge of the art.

From Project Gutenberg

For how many gipsies and pretenders to chiromancy have we in London and in the country?

From Project Gutenberg