Defn: Same as Natatores.
PALMISTER
Pal"mis*ter, n. Etym: [From Palm of the hand.]
Defn: One who practices palmistry Bp. Hall.
PALMISTRY
Pal`mis*try, n.Etym: [See Palmister.]
1. The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy. Ascham. Cowper.
2. A dexterous use or trick of the hand. Addison.
PALMITATE
Pal"mi*tate, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A salt of palmitic acid.
PALMITE
Pal"mite, n. Etym: [From Palm.] (Bot.)
Defn: A South African plant (Prionium Palmita) of the Rush family, having long serrated leaves. The stems have been used for making brushes.