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fortunetelling

or for·tune-tell·ing

[ fawr-chuhn-tel-ing ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of predicting the future.


adjective

  1. engaged in or used for fortunetelling.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fortunetelling1

First recorded in 1550–60; fortune + tell 1 + -ing 1

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Example Sentences

"Local statutes against fortunetelling," burst out Judge Robinson.

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