Disaster 144
Disaster 144 :
Dis*as"ter (?), n. [F. désastre; pref. dés- (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. Disaster (Page: 418) Dis*as"ter, v. t. (1) To blast by the influence of a baleful star. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. (2) To bring harm upon; to injure. [R.] Thomson. (From: Webster/ http: //machaut.uchicago.edu on 28 June 2004/ Webster Dictionary, 1913/ Disaster (Page: 418))
