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weather-wise

[weth-er-wahyz]

weath·er-wise

[weth-er-wahyz]
adjective
1.
skillful in predicting weather.
2.
skillful in predicting reactions, opinions, etc.: weather-wise political experts.

Origin:
1350–1400; late Middle English wederwise. See weather, wise1
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weather-wise
 
adj
1.  skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions
2.  skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc

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