dayspring

[ dey-spring ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. dawn; daybreak.

dayspring

/ ˈdeɪˌsprɪŋ /

noun

1. See dawn
   a poetic word for dawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of dayspring¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; day, spring

Example Sentences

Dayspring neglects to mention that seems to made in the context of a consensual adult relationship.

From The Daily Beast

The scene of woe was gone, and the dayspring of hope had risen for the two girls.

From Project Gutenberg

At night Mr. Thomason on ‘Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us.’

From Project Gutenberg

He and his people had been promised a passage home in the Dayspring, with their canoes in tow.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a dayspring in the history of this nation which those who are on the mountain tops can as yet perhaps only recognize.

From Project Gutenberg

When the gay heart, to life's sweet dayspring true, Still finds some insect pleasure to pursue.

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Related Words

• dawn