Synonyms for
Palmer
Definition
a person who has been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land or Rome
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Common collocations
- palmer's cross
- a palmer's staff
- wear the palmer
- the palmer's journey
- return of the palmer
- the palmer's tale
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Usage note
Historically, a palmer was a pilgrim who had returned from the Holy Land, often carrying a palm frond. The term is now largely archaic and primarily used in historical or literary contexts.
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Example sentences
- The palmer traveled for months to reach the Holy Land.
- The palmer carried a staff and a shell as symbols of his pilgrimage.
- The palmer met other travelers on his journey.
- My grandfather was a palmer who went on a pilgrimage to Rome.
- The palmer's journey was arduous but fulfilling.
Quotes
I met a palmer who had been to Jerusalem and back.
The palmer's hat was decorated with a scallop shell.
The palmer's cloak was embroidered with the signs of the zodiac.