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1.                 From The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906):
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   PALM, n.  A species of tree having several varieties, of which the
   familiar "itching palm" (Palma hominis) is most widely distributed
   and sedulously cultivated.  This noble vegetable exudes a kind of
   invisible gum, which may be detected by applying to the bark a piece
   of gold or silver.  The metal will adhere with remarkable tenacity.
   The fruit of the itching palm is so bitter and unsatisfying that a
   considerable percentage of it is sometimes given away in what are known
   as "benefactions."