dayspring
dayspring · daysprings
The beginning of the day, or first appearance of lightThe beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)The beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; daybreak.
the first light of day
Origin
From Middle English dai spring, equivalent to day + spring.From Middle English dai spring, equivalent to day + spring.
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Forms
plural: daysprings| Singular | dayspring |
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Synonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- the first light of day:dawndawningmorningaurorafirst lightdaybreakbreak of daybreak of the day