CHIROGNOMY

Etymology

Noun

chirognomy (uncountable)

The art of judging character by the shape and appearance of the hand.

Source: Wiktionary


Chi*rog"no*my, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The art of judging character by the shape and apperance of the hand.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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