ETYM Latin Of uncertain origin: the first part of the word is perh. from Latin avis bird, and the last syllable, gur, equiv. to the Skr. gar to call, akin to Latin garrulus garrulous.
(Homonym: auger).
Prophet; soothsayer; omen.
Member of a college of Roman priests who interpreted the will of the gods from signs or “auspices” such as the flight of birds, the condition of entrails of sacrificed animals, and the direction of thunder and lightning. Their advice was sought before battle and on other important occasions. Consuls and other high officials had the right to consult the auspices themselves, and a campaign was said to be conducted “under the auspices” of the general who had consulted the gods.
(In ancient Rome) A religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy; SYN. auspex. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin aucurium.
An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; SYN. sign.
1. Divination from auspices or omens; also; an instance of this.
2. Omen, portent.

ETYM Old Eng. herbergeour, Old Fren. herbergeor one who provides lodging, from herbergier to provide lodging, French héberger, Old Fren. herberge lodging, inn, French auberge; of German origin. Related to Harbor.
An indication of the approach of something or someone; SYN. forerunner, herald, precursor.
Person or thing that signals, or gives warning of, what is to come; precursor. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin omen, the original form being osmen, according to Varro.
A sign of something about to happen; SYN. portent, presage, prognostic.

ETYM Latin portentum. Related to Portend.
That which portends or foreshadows; esp., that which portends evil; a sign of coming calamity; an omen; a sign.
1. Something that foreshadows a coming event; omen, sign.
2. Prophetic indication or significance.
3. Marvel, prodigy.

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