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Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Morning Star

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Edition of 1921; disclaimer. See also Morning star (weapon) on Wikipedia.

1189030Collier's New Encyclopedia — Morning Star

MORNING STAR, in astronomy, the planet Venus when it is visible in the morning. Also a weapon used in ancient times. It consisted of a ball with spikes, united by a chain to a staff. Called also holy-water sprinkler.