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drpaladin

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The Latin origin means looking at birds. There was a Roman belief omens could be understood by observing birds.

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Zombie

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curiously, current usage in British English is always plural

“he conducted his research under the auspices of the Spartan Soldiers Society” 

“perusing that tightly muscled body he knew the auspices were favourable” :wub: 

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drpaladin

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45 minutes ago, Zombie said:

curiously, current usage in British English is always plural

“he conducted his research under the auspices of the Spartan Soldiers Society” 

“perusing that tightly muscled body he knew the auspices were favourable” :wub: 

This is the usage I see most often.

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Zombie

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6 minutes ago, drpaladin said:

This is the usage I see most often.

with Spartan soldiers & tightly muscled bodies? :unsure2: :gikkle:

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Bill W

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54 minutes ago, Zombie said:

with Spartan soldiers & tightly muscled bodies? :unsure2: :gikkle:

Yes, I see that as being very auspicious as well.  

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