palmer

noun

palm·​er ˈpä-mər How to pronounce palmer (audio)
ˈpäl-, 
ˈpȯ-, 
ˈpȯl-
: a person wearing two crossed palm leaves as a sign of a pilgrimage made to the Holy Land

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of palmer was in the 13th century

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“Palmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmer. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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palmer

noun
palm·​er ˈpäm-ər How to pronounce palmer (audio)
ˈpäl-mər
: a person wearing two crossed palm leaves as a sign of having gone on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Biographical Definition

Palmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Palm·​er ˈpä-mər How to pronounce Palmer (audio)
ˈpäl-mər
Arnold (Daniel) 1929–2016 American golfer

Palmer

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biographical name (2)

Daniel David 1845–1913 American founder of chiropractic

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