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During this chiromantic interlude, the dancing kept up, until finally, about three in the morning, the party ended.

From Cæsar or Nothing by How, Louis

In addition to the chiromantic deception, practised by the women, they followed also the profession of exorcism; and were greatly in request during the prevalence of a belief in witchcraft.

From A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies by Hoyland, John