Dis*as"ter (?), n. [F. d'esastre; pref. d'es- (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.
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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.
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