Definitions

1. noun

a person who is a pilgrim to the Holy Land, especially one who has kissed the palms of Jesus in veneration

“The palmer wore a worn-out cloak and carried a staff as he traveled through the desert.”

2. noun

a person who sells or peddles something, especially in a street or market

“The palmer hawker cried out about the cheap goods he had for sale.”

3. verb

to kiss the palms of (Jesus), typically as a gesture of veneration

“The pilgrims palmed the image of Jesus in the church.”