soothsaying

[ sooth-sey-ing ]

/ ˈsuθˌseɪ ɪŋ /

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noun

the practice or art of foretelling events.

a prediction or prophecy.

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Origin of soothsaying

First recorded in 1525–35; sooth + saying

Words nearby soothsaying

soothe, soothfast, soothing, soothsay, soothsayer, soothsaying, sooty, sooty blotch, sooty grouse, sooty mold, sooty mould

How to use soothsaying in a sentence

For their soothsaying they received money, gold rings, and other precious things.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Every charlatan who pretended to some new secret of soothsaying was welcomed by him.
Sermons|J. B. Lightfoot
Both in the Old Testament and in the New we find magic, witchcraft, and soothsaying constantly referred to as realities.
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom|Andrew Dickson White
His house was really a place of illicit meeting, and the soothsaying was often but an excuse for going there.
When Knighthood Was in Flower|Charles Major

I say by stealth; because his ostensible occupation of soothsaying and fortune-telling was not his only business.
When Knighthood Was in Flower|Charles Major

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