■ noun
1》 chance as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
↘luck, especially good luck.
↘( ~s ) the success or failure of a person or enterprise.
2》 a large amount of money or assets.
↘( a ~ ) a surprisingly high price or amount of money.
Phrases
tell someone's ~ make predictions about a person's future by palmistry or similar divining methods.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. Fortuna , a goddess personifying luck or chance.