[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being auspicious; favorable prospect for the future, promise of success.
1649. Jer. Taylor, Gt. Exemp., II. Add. xi. 24. Having thus commenced with the auspiciousnesse of religion, they had better hopes their just affaires would succeed.
1884. Manch. Exam., 8 Nov., 5/1. The auspiciousness of this beginning was more than confirmed.
