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Webster 1913 Edition

Auspice

Aus′pice

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Auspices
.
[L.
auspicium
, fr.
auspex
: cf. F.
auspice
. See
Auspicate
,
Adj.
]
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.
☞ In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices; as, under the auspices of the king.

Webster 1828 Edition

Auspice

AU'SPICE

, AU'SPICES,
Noun.
[L. auspicium, of avis, a bird, and specio, to inspect.]
1.
The omens of an undertaking, drawn from birds; the same as augury, which see.
2.
Protection; favor shown; patronage; influence. In this sense the word is generally plural auspices.

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