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Rising, as the sun. |
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Eastern; oriental. |
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Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; --
used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are
found in the East. |
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The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the
morning; the east. |
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The countries of Asia or the East. |
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A pearl of great luster. |
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To define the position of, in relation to the orient or
east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of. |
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Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first
principles; to arrange in order; to orientate. |