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{{11}}star (n.) O.E. steorra, from P.Gmc. *sterron, *sternon (Cf. O.S. sterro, O.N. stjarna, O.Fris. stera, Du. ster, O.H.G. sterro, Ger. Stern, Goth. stairno), from PIE *ster- (Cf. Skt. star-, Hittite shittar, Gk. aster, astron, L. stella, Bret. sterenn, Welsh seren "star"). Astrological sense of "influence of planets and zodiac on human affairs" is recorded from mid-13c.; star-crossed is from "Romeo and Juliet" (1592). Stars as a ranking of quality for hotels, restaurants, etc. are attested from 1886, originally in Baedecker guides. Brass star as a police badge is recorded from 1859 (New York City). Star-fruit (Damasonium stellatum) is first attested 1857; star-gazer is from 1550s. Starship first attested 1934 (in "Astounding Stories").
{{12}}star (v.) 1824, "perform the lead part" (said of actors, singers, etc.), from STAR (Cf. star) (n.). Sporting sense is from 1916. Related: Starred; starring.
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Star — (st[aum]r), n. [OE. sterre, AS. steorra; akin to OFries. stera, OS. sterro, D. ster, OHG. sterno, sterro, G. stern, Icel. stjarna, Sw. stjerna, Dan. stierne, Goth. sta[ i]rn[=o], Armor. & Corn. steren, L. stella, Gr. asth r, a stron, Skr. star;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
*Star — is a complex abstract strategy game by Ea Ea, a designer of Y. It is a redevelopment of his earlier game Star. Rules *Star can be played on graphs of different sizes. The three shown boards have 105, 180, and 275 nodes of which 30, 40, and 50 are … Wikipedia
Star — Star, v. i. To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Star — (st[aum]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Starred} (st[aum]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Starring}.] To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems. A sable curtain starred with gold. Young. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Star 94 — is the moniker of at least two radio stations in the U.S.:*WSTR FM 94.1 FM in Atlanta (Smyrna, Georgia) *WMSR FM 94.9 in Muscle Shoals (Florence, Alabama / Collinwood, Tennessee)Both stations use the same name, but are not simulcast … Wikipedia
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STAR — The acronym STAR may refer to:In organizations: * Special Tasks and Rescue or Special Tactics and Response, synonyms for SWAT ** Special Tactics and Rescue (Singapore), of the Singapore Police Force * STAR (interbank network), an interbank… … Wikipedia
Star! — This article is about the Canadian specialty channel, Star!. For the 1968 film starring Julie Andrews, see Star! (film). Infobox TV channel name = Star! logofile = Star TV.svg logoalt= logosize= 200px launch = September 10, 1999 closed date =… … Wikipedia
star — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra; akin to Old High German sterno star, Latin stella, Greek astēr, astron Date: before 12th century 1. a. a natural luminous body visible in the sky… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Star FM — Radio station name = Star FM frequency = Various area = flagicon|Australia New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Australia format = Pop, Rock, Rap owner = Macquarie Southern Cross Media slogan = Your HIT Music Station website =… … Wikipedia
