What's the difference between palmistry and psalmistry?

Palmistry


Definition:

  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) A dexterous use or trick of the hand.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Palmistry, astrology, the art of palpation of the pulse, auscultation and acupuncture have had a more profound influence on the practice of medicine than computer analysis of the electrocardiogram.

Psalmistry


Definition:

  • (n.) The use of psalms in devotion; psalmody.

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