Meaning & History
Derived from the Greek verb παλαιμονέω (palaimoneo) meaning "to wrestle, to fight", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb παλαίω (palaio) meaning "to wrestle". Also compare the similar-looking Greek words πάλαι (palai) meaning "long ago" and παλαιός (palaios) meaning "old (in years), aged, ancient".