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chiromancy

noun chi·ro·man·cy \ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sē\

Definition of CHIROMANCY

:  palmistry
chi·ro·man·cer \-ˌman(t)-sər\ noun
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Origin of CHIROMANCY

probably from Middle French chiromancie, from Medieval Latin chiromantia, from Greek cheir- chir- + -manteia -mancy
First Known Use: circa 1528

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