Obs. [f. Gr. χειρόσοψ-ος ‘skilled with the hands, esp. gesticulating well’ (f. χειρο- hand + σοψός 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.
1652. Gaule, Magastrom., 39. This place the Chirosophers, or Chiromancers abuse, to proove their Palmistry.
