Omen (?), n. [L. omen, the original form being osmen, according to Varro.] An occurrence supposed to portend, or show the character of, some future event; any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; a foreboding; a presage; an augury.
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Bid go with evil omen, and the brand
Of infamy upon my name. Milton.
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