Bible Dictionaries
Auspice

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(a.) A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen or sign in general; an indication as to the future.

(2):

(a.) Protection; patronage and care; guidance.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Auspice'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/auspice.html. 1828.