1. (a.) Rising, as the sun.

2. (a.) Eastern; oriental.

3. (a.) Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.

4. (n.) The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

5. (n.) The countries of Asia or the East.

6. (n.) A pearl of great luster.

7. (v. t.) To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.

8. (v. t.) Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.

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