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Augur is a verb that refers to the act of predicting or foretelling the future, often through omens or signs. It is derived from the Latin word "augurare," which means "to interpret signs or omens." Auguring was a practice widely embraced by the ancient Romans, who believed that the gods communicated messages through natural phenomena.
In a more general sense, augur can also be used to describe the act of anticipating or foreshadowing an event or outcome. It suggests the ability to foresee or predict what may happen based on certain indications or clues.
Furthermore, the term augur can be used to describe someone who has the gift or ability to predict the future or interpret signs and omens. In this sense, an augur is seen as a diviner or soothsayer, often possessing deep knowledge of rituals, symbols, and ancient practices.
As a noun, augur can also refer to the signs, omens, or prophecies themselves. It represents the various indications or predictions that people may look for in order to gain insight into the future.
In summary, augur is a multifaceted term encompassing the act of predicting or foretelling the future through signs and omens, as well as the individual who possesses this ability. It can also refer to the signs or predictions themselves.
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• Among the auc. Romans, one who professed to tell future events by natural tokens, as the singing and flying of birds, and the flashing of lightning.
• To profess to foretell events; to guess; to be a sign.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "augur" comes from the Latin verb "augurare", which means "to foretell" or "to interpret signs". It originated from the ancient Roman practice of augury, which involved interpreting omens and signs from the gods in order to predict the future. Augurs were priests or religious officials who had the responsibility of observing and interpreting the behavior of birds or other natural phenomena, such as thunder or lightning, to determine divine approval or disapproval. Over time, the term "augur" expanded to encompass anyone who predicts or foretells future events based on signs or omens.
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