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Chiromancy

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Greek: cheir, hand; manteia, divination)

Divination by the lines of the hand, also called palmistry. It is an ancient practise known among the Chaldeans, Assyrians, Egyptians, and Hebrews.

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Entry for 'Chiromancy'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​c/chiromancy.html. 1910.
 
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