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ˈfortune-ˌteller
[See fortune n. 3 d.]
One who ‘tells fortunes’.
1590Shakes. Com. Err. v. i. 239 One Pinch..A thred-bare Iuggler, and a Fortune-teller. 1612J. Mason Anat. Sorc. 46 They travelled about the country, as fortune-tellers..and such like do with us. 1716Swift Phillis 51 Long ago a fortune-teller Exactly said what now befel her. 1874Burnand My Time xii. 101 The fortune-teller, who, from the lines engraved on the open palm, predicts a destiny. |