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  1. 1. a. A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen or sign in general; an indication as to the future. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Protection; patronage and care; guidance. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a favorable omen Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen or sign in general; an indication as to the future. 2. Protection; patronage and care; guidance. Which by his auspice they will nobler make. Dryden. Note: In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices; as, under the auspices of the king. Source: webster

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