Also cheir-. [f. Gr. χειρο- hand- + γνώμη knowing, judgment, after physiognomy.] The alleged art or science of estimating character by inspection of the band.
1868. W. R. Craig, Bk. of hand, 263. Chiromancy and chirognomy.
1885. Ed. Heron-Allen (title), A Manual of Cheirosophy; being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin Sciences of Cheirognomy and Cheiromancy.
Chirognomist, one who practises chirognomy.
1883. M. & F. Collins, You play me false, iv. 25. The skilled cheirognomist could learn a lesson from that small strong hand.
