daystar

Definition

The planet Venus as the morning star.

Etymology

From Middle English daysterre, from Old English dæġsteorra, equivalent to day + star. Cognate with Scots daystern (“morningstar; daystar”).

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: Vesper, Hesperus, evening star, Venus"
• "Here dawn'd the daystar of Hesperia's fame, / Here herald glory first emblazed her name;"
• "And we have more sure the prophetic word; to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts;"