palmer

noun

palm·​er ˈpä-mər 

ˈpäl-, 

ˈpȯ-, 

ˈpȯl-

: a person wearing two crossed palm leaves as a sign of a pilgrimage made to the Holy Land

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palmer

• bomber
• calmer
• embalmer

Kids Definition

palmer

noun

palm·​er ˈpäm-ər 

ˈpäl-mər

: a person wearing two crossed palm leaves as a sign of having gone on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Biographical Definition

Palmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Palm·​er ˈpä-mər 

ˈpäl-mər

Arnold (Daniel) 1929–2016 American golfer

Palmer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Daniel David 1845–1913 American founder of chiropractic