faxed star

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) A comet; meteor.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English faxed sterre inherited from Old English feaxede steorra (maned star, comet) compound from English faxed (hairy, having hair) + English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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