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- noun Alternative spelling of
fortune-telling .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the practice of predicting people's futures (usually for payment)
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Examples
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I was demonstrating my process and found out she also enjoys Tarot cards I have a rather sizeable collection of rare and beautiful decks and while I do not use them for "fortunetelling" per se, I do employ them for introspective meditation.
Tarot and Hypnosis 2005
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I was demonstrating my process and found out she also enjoys Tarot cards I have a rather sizeable collection of rare and beautiful decks and while I do not use them for "fortunetelling" per se, I do employ them for introspective meditation.
Life of Brian: 2005
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No, of course your editor won't mind the influx of recommended manuscripts--she's doesn't have to read them, just put them on the secret order's altar and read the secret fortunetelling bones over them.
Publishing Myths: General Guidelines and Good Advice Editorial Anonymous 2010
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The plaintiffs didn't seek to outlaw fortunetelling per se, they just wanted the psychics held to some standard of truth in advertising.
Leah Anthony Libresco: A tale of phrenologists and predatory lenders 2010
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Lancelot, the Wandering Frenchy is still around when he runs into Le Fay fortunetelling, and Merlin's arrival 1000 years later.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror: Isaac Asimov's Camelot - Gardner Dozois and Sheila Williams Blue Tyson 2008
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There is absolutely no evidence that the Bible, or its condemnations of beard-trimming, moneylending, working on the sabbath, fortunetelling, etc., have any cosmic truth beyond the prejudices of a primitive people who wrote some stuff down a couple of thousand years ago.
Cathedral of Hope in Dallas says it will host 'gay Jesus' play | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2010
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SUMMER COLONIAL MARKET FAIR Immerse yourself in the 18th century with period food, beverages and wares, as well as fortunetelling and craft making.
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The plaintiffs didn't seek to outlaw fortunetelling per se, they just wanted the psychics held to some standard of truth in advertising.
Leah Anthony Libresco: A tale of phrenologists and predatory lenders 2010
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I had strolled through the carnival grounds once, and upon my return was drawn to the fortunetelling booth for what I can only describe as inexplicable reasons.
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I had strolled through the carnival grounds once, and upon my return was drawn to the fortunetelling booth for what I can only describe as inexplicable reasons.
Chris Weigant: Heart-Stopping Hallowe'en Horror, Left And Right 2010
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