noun
- plural of palmister; people who practice palmistry, the art of reading a person's palm to tell their fortune or character.
Usage: Also spelled 'palmists' in some contexts.; Often used in historical or entertainment contexts.
Examples
- The fair featured several palmisters offering readings to curious visitors.
- Medieval palmisters claimed they could predict a person's future by examining the lines on their hands.
- She consulted with one of the palmisters at the carnival, though she didn't believe in the practice.
- Palmisters have been part of popular culture for centuries, appearing in literature and folklore.
- The traveling palmisters set up their tents along the marketplace.