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chiromancy


chi·ro·man·cy

noun \ˈkī-rə-ˌman(t)-sē\

Definition of CHIROMANCY

chi·ro·man·cer \-ˌman(t)-sər\ noun

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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