sea-star

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A star used for navigation or guidance at sea.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *sesterre inherited from Old English sǣsteorra (a star which guides mariners at sea) compound from English sea + English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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