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Definition of: dawn
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(dôn) v.i.
1. To begin to grow light.
2. To begin to be understood: with on or upon.
3. To begin to expand or develop.
—noun
1. The first appearance of light in the morning; daybreak. ◆ Collateral adjective: auroral.
2. An awakening; beginning or unfolding. [Back formation <dawning, earlier dawenyng daybreak <Scand. Cf. Sw. dagning.]
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