Both Uses of
augury
in
Ulysses by James Joyce
- Here I watched the birds for augury.†
Chpt 9 *
- In what way had he utilised gifts (1) an owl, (2) a clock, given as matrimonial auguries, to interest and to instruct her?†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(augury) an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come