Chiromance

/ˈkaɪrəmæns/ noun

Definition

Another word for chiromancy; the practice of telling someone's future or fortune by examining the lines and shape of their hand.

Etymology

From Greek 'cheir' (hand) + '-manteia' (divination). This term is essentially synonymous with chiromancy and emphasizes the divinatory aspect rather than scientific study.

Kelly Says

Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the lines on your hand were written by the Fates themselves—which is why hand-reading became so culturally powerful across continents.

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