Fortune-teller

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of fortune teller. alt-of, alternative

    "The usual exchange between English children is as follows: A: Who do you love? (referring to one of the names on the fortune-teller) B: Simon. A: S-I-M-O-N (alternately opens and shuts the device as he or she says each letter)."

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cootie catcherdivinermagicianoracleprophetpsychic

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"That fortune-teller is no better than a liar."

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