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fortunetelling - definition and meaning
Definitions
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
SUMMER COLONIAL MARKET FAIR Immerse yourself in the 18th century with period food, beverages and wares, as well as fortunetelling and craft making.
Northern Virginia Going Out Guide, July 15-21 2010
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
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.
Heart-Stopping Hallowe'en Horror, Left And Right 2010
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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