augurs
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/ˈɔːɡər/
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/ˈɔːɡə/
(augur)
predict or foretell
Etymology
'augur' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'augur,' meaning a religious official who interpreted omens.
'augur' passed into English from Latin (via Medieval/Christian Latin and occasional Old French usage) and entered Middle English largely unchanged as 'augur' or variant spellings.
Initially, it meant 'a Roman official who interpreted omens'; over time it broadened to mean 'one who predicts' and developed a verbal sense 'to predict or foreshadow'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
one of a group of ancient Roman officials who interpreted omens (especially from the flight of birds) to guide public decisions.
The augurs examined the birds before the senate set out on the campaign.
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Noun 2
a person who predicts or foretells future events; a prognosticator.
Many augurs offered conflicting forecasts about the harvest.
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Last updated: 2025/11/19 04:33