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Pelmanism Definition


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Pelmanism
noun
    1. A system of mind-training to improve the memory.
    2. A card game in which the cards are spread out face down and must be turned up in matching pairs. Also called pairs.
      Form: pelmanism (usually)
Etymology: Early 20c: named after The Pelman Institute, London, founded in 1899, which devised the system.



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