Dictionary entry

Augur (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Au″gur, v. t. To predict or foretell, as from signs or omens; to betoken; to presage; to infer.

It seems to augur genius.

Sir W. Scott.

I augur everything from the approbation the proposal has met with.

J. F. W. Herschel.

Syn. — To predict; forebode; betoken; portend; presage; prognosticate; prophesy; forewarn.