n. [ From day in the sense of
Neither is there any daysman betwixt us. Job ix. 33. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The beginning of the day, or first appearance of light; the dawn; hence, the beginning. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us. Luke i. 78. [ 1913 Webster ]