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dayspring

dayspring noun: the beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.

Noun

dayspring (plural daysprings)

  1. (archaic) The beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
    • Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us1900, The Holy Bible, […] (American Standard Version), New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, Luke 1:78
    • Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days began, And caused the dayspring to know its place1901, The Holy Bible, […] (American Standard Version), New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, Job 38:12

Synonyms of dayspring

Forms of dayspring

pluraldaysprings

Origin of dayspring

From Middle English dai spring, equivalent to day + spring.

Questions about dayspring

What does dayspring mean?
Dayspring means the beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
What part of speech is dayspring?
Dayspring is a noun.
What is the plural of dayspring?
The plural of dayspring is daysprings.

Words near dayspring in the dictionary

  1. daysleepers
  2. dayslong
  3. daysman
  4. daysmen
  5. Dayson
  6. dayspring
  7. daysprings
  8. daystar
  9. daystars
  10. daysworth
  11. daytale

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