DISASTER, n. Dizaster. [Gr., a star; a word of astrological origin.]
1. A blast or stroke of an unfavorable planet.
2. Misfortune; mishap; calamity; any unfortunate event, especially a sudden misfortune; as, we met with many disasters on the road.
DISASTER, v.t. To blast by the stroke of an unlucky planet; also, to injure; to afflict.
