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palmers

/ˈpɑːlmərz/ /ˈpɑːmərz/

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noun

A pilgrim who had been to the Holy Land and who brought back a palm branch in signification; a wandering religious votary.

Examples :

"Having journeyed to Jerusalem and back, the palmers were easily identified by the dried palm fronds they carried as a testament to their pilgrimage. "

religion person history

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noun

A ferule used to punish schoolboys by striking their palms.

Examples :

"The teacher warned the mischievous boys that if they didn't stop misbehaving, she would have to resort to using the palmers. "

education utensil history

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noun

One who palms or cheats, as at cards or dice.

Examples :

"The palmers were suspected of cheating at the poker game, causing a lot of tension among the players. "

character person game moral attitude

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noun

Any small, terrestrial invertebrate, usually an agricultural pest and having many legs and a hairy body.

Examples :

"The gardener sprayed insecticide to get rid of the palmer's infesting his tomato plants. "

insect agriculture animal

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A gelechiid moth, Dichomeris ligulella, destructive to fruit trees.

Examples :

"The farmer sprayed his apple trees to protect them from the palmers, which can damage the fruit. "

insect agriculture fruit plant biology nature