As a noun augur
is augur (diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds), especially in the context of ancient rome.
As a proper noun preacher is
alternative name for ecclesiastes, the twenty-first book of the old testament.
A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
(Ancient Rome) An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
- Augur of ill, whose tongue was never found / Without a priestly curse or boding sound.
To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.
- to augur well or ill
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy or religion, especially someone who preaches the Quran or the gospel; a clergyman.
* 2004 , Garbi Schmidt, Islam in Urban America: Sunni Muslims in Chicago , Page 171