dayspring
[dey-spring]
- dawn; daybreak.
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Origin of dayspring
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Examples from the Web for dayspring
Contemporary Examples
Dayspring neglects to mention that seems to made in the context of a consensual adult relationship.
Historical Examples
They were as open in their little flirtations as the dayspring from on high.
The Good SoldierFord Madox Ford
The Insurance Company had paid £2000 on the first Dayspring.
The Story of John G. PatonJames Paton
Those on board the Dayspring were amazed to see how his people loved him.
The Story of John G. PatonJames Paton
The dayspring brings not joy to me, The moon it whispers not of peace; But oh!
The Poetical Works of Henry Kirke WhiteHenry Kirke White
"We had counted on you taking hold again at the Dayspring," he said.
A Damaged ReputationHarold Bindloss
dayspring
- a poetic word for dawn
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