dayspring en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English dai spring, equivalent to day + spring.
Meanings
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(archaic) The beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days began, And caused the dayspring to know its place
1901, The Holy Bible, […] (American Standard Version), New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, Job 38:12:Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us
1900, The Holy Bible, […] (American Standard Version), New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, Luke 1:78:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| daysprings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |