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augural

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au⋅gu⋅ry

  [aw-gyuh-ree]
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–noun, plural -ries.
1. the art or practice of an augur; divination.
2. the rite or ceremony of an augur.
3. an omen, token, or indication.
Origin:
1325–75; ME < L augurium soothsaying, equiv. to augur augur + -ium -ium

Related forms:
au⋅gu⋅ral, adjective
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au·gur   (ô'gər)   
n.  

  1. One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens.

  2. A seer or prophet; a soothsayer.

v.   au·gured, au·gur·ing, au·gurs

v.   tr.

  1. To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell. See Synonyms at foretell.

  2. To serve as an omen of; betoken: trends that augur change in society.

v.   intr.

  1. To make predictions from signs or omens.

  2. To be a sign or omen: A smooth dress rehearsal augured well for the play.


[Middle English, from Latin; see aug- in Indo-European roots.]
au'gu·ral (ô'gyə-rəl) adj.
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