Dawn
/dɔːn/noun
The time of day when light first appears; daybreak.
Did you know?In ancient mythology, Dawn was often personified as a goddess, symbolizing renewal and the triumph of light over darkness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰéǵʰōm
“To shine, glow, or illuminate.”
Old English
Old English
dæge
“The light of day or the period of daylight.”
Old English
Old English
dægen
“The day; the time between sunrise and sunset.”
Middle English
Middle English
dawn
“The breaking of day, the first light of day.”
Modern English
English
dawn
“The period of light before sunrise, signifying new beginnings.”