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auspex1590s, "one who observes flights of birds for the purpose of taking omens," from Latin auspex "interpreter of omens given by birds," from PIE *awi-spek- "observer of birds,&qu [..]
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auspex(n) (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
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