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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Skilled in predicting shifts, as in the weather or public opinion.

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  • adjective Skilled in predicting changes in the weather.
  • adjective Skilled in predicting changes in conditions, such as of public opinion.
  • adverb domain With respect to weather.

Etymologies

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From weather + wise ("having wisdom")

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From weather + wise ("way, manner")

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