grease someone's palm

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Definitions of grease someone's palm words

noun grease someone's palm the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 1
noun grease someone's palm the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. 1
noun grease someone's palm the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. 1
noun grease someone's palm 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 grease someone's palm a linear measure of from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand. 1
noun grease someone's palm a linear measure of from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand. 1

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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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".

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