Top: Society: Genealogy: Surnames: P: Palmer

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Definition

A nickname bestowed upon one who had undertaken a holy pilgrimage - owing to their returning with a palm leaf as proof of making the journey.


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Variations

Palmar, Palmes, Paumier


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based

1. Hanks & Hodges, p.404 



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