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- [pahm awf, of]
- /pɑm ɔf, ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahm awf, of]
- /pɑm ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of palm off words
- noun palm off the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 1
- noun palm off the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. 1
- noun palm off the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. 1
- noun palm off Also called sailmaker's palm. a stiff rawhide or metal shield worn over this part of the hand by sailmakers to serve as a thimble. 1
- noun palm off a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand. 1
- noun palm off a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand. 1
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Origin of palm off
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin palma (cognate with Old English folm hand); replacing Middle English paume < Middle French < Latin palma
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Parts of speech for Palm off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
palm off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
palm off usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for palm off
verb palm off
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- foist — to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably (usually followed by on or upon): to foist inferior merchandise on a customer.
- get around — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- have nothing to do with — not associate with
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