almistry
|al-mis-try|
C2
/ˈælmɪstri/
palm reading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almistry' originates from the Old French word 'alquemie,' which was derived from the Arabic word 'al-kīmiyā,' meaning 'the art of transformation.'
Historical Evolution
'alquemie' transformed into the English word 'almistry' through Middle English, where it was associated with the mystical arts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the art of transformation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the art of palmistry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the art or practice of palmistry, the interpretation of the lines and features of the palm to predict the future or assess character.
She studied almistry to understand people's personalities better.
Synonyms
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