English word origin

Etymology of Palm

From Middle High German palme, balme, related to palm (“palm tree”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

name

A surname mainly of Scandinavian origin.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle High German palme, balme, related to palm (“palm tree”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Unspecified derivation mentionpalmegmh

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative letter-case form of palm.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See palm.

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