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auspice

aus.pice \'o.-sp*s\ \-sp*-s*z, -.se-z\ n or aus.pic.es [L auspicium, fr. 
   auspic- auspex diviner by birds, fr. avis b] pl ird + specere to look, look 
   at - more at AVIARY, SPY 1: observation in augury esp. of the flight and 
   feeding of birds  2: a prophetic sign; esp : a favorable sign  pl  3: 
   kindly patronage and guidance : PROTECTION