fortune-teller

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for·tune-tell·er | \ ˈfȯr-chən-ˌte-lər

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Definition of fortune-teller

: one that professes to foretell future events

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“Fortune-teller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortune-teller. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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fortune-teller

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English Language Learners Definition of fortune-teller

: a person who claims to use special powers to tell what will happen to someone in the future : a person who tells people's fortunes

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fortune-teller

noun

for·tune-tell·er | \ ˈfȯr-chən-ˌte-lər \

Kids Definition of fortune-teller

: a person who claims to foretell future events

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