Palp

palp, re. (Entom.) A jointed, sensiferous organ, j attached in pairs to some part of the head in many insects, etc.: a feeler. — Pal'pable, a. Perceptible by the touch; capable of being felt; plain; obvious. — a Pal'pitate, -pT-tat, v. i. To beat rapidlv and excitedly, as the heart; to throb; pulsate violently; flutter. — Palpi talion, re. A beating of the heart; esp., a the violent, irregular, and unnatural beating. To Palsgrave, pawlz'grav, re. A count or earl who has the superintendence of the king's palace; a count paiatine. - Pals'gravine, -ven', re. Consort or widow cf a palsgrave. or; Palsy, pawl'zi, re. {Med.) A weakening, suspension,; or destruction of functions, of sensation, and of voluntary motion; paralysis.— v. t. [palsied (-zid), or -sviN(j.] To destroy a function of, paralyze.