fortunetelling
or for·tune-tell·ing
[ fawr-chuhn-tel-ing ]
/ ˈfɔr tʃənˌtɛl ɪŋ /
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noun
the act or practice of predicting the future.
adjective
engaged in or used for fortunetelling.
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"Local statutes against fortunetelling," burst out Judge Robinson.
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