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   Disaster , n. [F. désastre; pref. dés- (L. dis-) + astre star, fr. L. astrum; a word of astrological origin. See Aster, Astral, Star.]
   An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. [Obs.]
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   Disasters in the sun.
   Shak.
   
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   An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap.
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   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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   Disaster, v. t.
   To blast by the influence of a baleful star. [Obs.]
   Sir P. Sidney.
   
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   To bring harm upon; to injure. [R.]
   Thomson.
   
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