Dis*as"ter (?), n. [F.
désastre; pref. dés- (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.
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.