Definitions for the word "palm" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; -- used in measuring a horse's height.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; -- so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm tree.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph; also, victory; triumph; supremacy.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To handle.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To manipulate with, or conceal in, the palm of the hand; to juggle.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
To impose by fraud, as by sleight of hand; to put by unfair means; -- usually with off.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
1 (also palm-tree) (usu. Tropical) tree-like plant with no branches and a mass of large leaves at the top. 2 leaf of this as a symbol of victory. [latin palma]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
13. n.
1 inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers. 2 part of a glove that covers this. v. Conceal in the hand. palm off 1 (often foll. By on) impose fraudulently (on a person) (palmed my old car off on him). 2 (often foll. By with) cause (a person) to accept unwillingly or unknowingly (palmed him off with my old car). [latin palma]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
14. slang
to impose upon. “You can’t PALM that off upon me,” is said when
an intending purchaser is suspicious of the quality of the article
offered.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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