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Definition: DAY-STAR

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. The morning star; the star which ushers in the day.[Websters]
2. The sun, as the orb of day.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Day-star" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1321. (references)

Specialty Definition: DAY-STAR

Domain Definition
Bible Daystar which precedes and accompanies the sun-rising. It is found only in 2 Pet. 1:19, where it denotes the manifestation of Christ to the soul, imparting spiritual light and comfort. He is the "bright and morning star" of Rev. 2:28; 22:16. (Comp. Num. 24:17.). Source: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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