TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Inaugurate - Jessica Oreck

The video explores the word 'inaugurate', tracing its origins from Latin words 'avis' (bird) and 'garrire' (to talk), which combined to form 'augur', a religious official in ancient Rome who interpreted bird behavior to predict events. The verb 'inaugurare' meant to see omens from birds, influencing Roman practices. Over time, 'inaugurate' evolved into English, shedding its superstitious roots and becoming a political term.

Explain the connection between the verb 'inaugurare' and the behavior of birds.

How did the meaning of 'inaugurate' change over time?