Disaster 011
Disaster 011 :
Dis*as"ter, n. [F. d['e]sastre; pref. d['e]s- (L. dis-) + astre star, fr. L. astrum; a word of astrological origin. See: Aster, Astral, Star]. (1) An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. [Obs.]. Disasters in the sun. --Shak. (2) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap. But noble souls, through dust and heat, Rise from disaster and defeat The stronger. --Longfellow. Syn: Calamity; Misfortune; Mishap; Mischance; Visitation; Misadventure; Ill Luck. See: Calamity. (From: dictionary.com/ http: //dictionary.reference.com/search?q=disaster on 28 June 2004)
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