dayspring

[dey-spring]

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noun Archaic.

dawn; daybreak.

Origin of dayspring

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

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Related Words for dayspring

dawn, prime, daybreak, morn, aurora, daylight, sunup, cockcrow, sunrise, morrow, AM, forenoon, dayspring, dawning, morning, bright

Examples from the Web for dayspring

Contemporary Examples of dayspring

Dayspring neglects to mention that seems to made in the context of a consensual adult relationship.
The GOP's War On Wyclef
Ben Jacobs
March 17, 2014

Historical Examples of dayspring

They were as open in their little flirtations as the dayspring from on high.
The Good Soldier
Ford Madox Ford
The Insurance Company had paid £2000 on the first Dayspring.
The Story of John G. Paton
James Paton
Those on board the Dayspring were amazed to see how his people loved him.
The Story of John G. Paton
James Paton
The dayspring brings not joy to me, The moon it whispers not of peace; But oh!
The Poetical Works of Henry Kirke White
Henry Kirke White
"We had counted on you taking hold again at the Dayspring," he said.
A Damaged Reputation
Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for dayspring

dayspring

noun

a poetic word for dawn

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