About The Word Auspice
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Auspice
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What's The Definition Of Auspice?
[n] a favorable omen
Synonyms | Synonyms for Auspice: Related Terms | Find terms related to Auspice: See Also | omen | portent | presage | prognostic | prognostication Auspice In Webster's Dictionary \Aus"pice\, n.; pl. {Auspices}. [L. auspicium, fr.
auspex: cf. F. auspice. See {Auspicate}, a.]
1. A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen
as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen
or sign in general; an indication as to the future.
2. Protection; patronage and care; guidance.
Which by his auspice they will nobler make.
--Dryden.
Note: In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices;
as, under the auspices of the king.
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