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good omen

noun as in promise

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Ancient Romans exchanged gifts of figs and honey and would make sure to work part of the day as a good omen for the coming year.

Over the door were words of good omen, Nihil intret mal, for example, or a charm against fire.

This I took to be a good omen, and went to them without any scruple.

If the nobleman escaped unhurt, it was reckoned a good omen, but if injured, it was deemed unlucky to the country and himself.

The arrival of a rider, always a good omen for a hostlery, drew Alison away from her anger.

Doves, wrens, and robins are birds of good omen, and the many superstitions regarding them are all associated with good luck.

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