Definition of Augury
Augury
Au·gu·ry
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sign or omen, especially one interpreted as indicating a future event or outcome.
e.g. The ancient Romans believed that the flight of birds was an augury of good fortune.
(noun)
the practice of interpreting signs and omens in an attempt to foretell/predict the future, or an instance of this being done;
e.g. The ancient Roman priests used augury to predict the outcomes of various decisions.
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