palmistry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
    chiromancy; palm reading; chirology.

WordNet

Pal`mis*try noun
Etymology
See Palmister.
Definitions
  1. The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy. Ascham. Cowper.
  2. A dexterous use or trick of the hand. Addison.

Webster 1913