Augured

Augured
Augur Au"gur, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Augured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Auguring}.] 1. To conjecture from signs or omens; to prognosticate; to foreshow. [1913 Webster]

My auguring mind assures the same success. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue; as, to augur well or ill. [1913 Webster]


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