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† chiˈrosopher Obs.
[f. Gr. χειρόσοϕ-ος ‘skilled with the hands, esp. gesticulating well’ (f. χειρο- hand + σοϕός skilled, wise) + -er1.]
1. A person learned in the subject of the hand.
1648(title) Philocophus, or the Deafe and Dumbe Man's Friend..By J. B[ulwer], sirnamed the Chirosopher.
2. = chiromancer.
1652Gaule Magastrom. 39 This place the chirosophers or chiromancers abuse, to proove their palmistry. |