2 entries under this word

Palp

Pălp, n.

noun

n. [N. Lat. palpus, Fr. palpe, from Lat. palpare, to stroke, touch softly; palpus, palpum, a stroking.] (Entom.) A jointed, sensiferous organ, attached in pairs to the back or side of the lower jaw in many insects; a feeler.

Pălp, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [Fr. palper, Pr., Sp., & Pg. palpar, It. palpare, from Lat. palpare, palpari, to stroke, touch softly.] To have a distinct or plain touch or feeling of; to feel. [Obs.] “To bring a palped darkness o’er the earth.” Heywood.