chiromancy

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noun (1)

chi·​ro·​man·​cy ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sē How to pronounce chiromancy (audio)
: palmistry
chiromancer
ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sər How to pronounce chiromancy (audio)
noun

chiromancer

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noun (2)

chi·​ro·​man·​cer ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sər How to pronounce chiromancer (audio)
variants or less commonly chiromancist
ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sist
plural -s
: one who practices chiromancy

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Though all divinations require study and practice, chiromancy fundamentals are quite easy to learn. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 3 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from Middle French chiromancie, from Medieval Latin chiromantia, from Greek cheir- chir- + -manteia -mancy

Noun (2)

chiromancy + -er or -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chiromancy was circa 1528

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“Chiromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiromancy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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