OMEN

omen. Omen, n. a good or bad sign, token, prognostics

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O″men (?), 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. Bid go with evil omen, and the brand Of infamy upon my name. Milton.