Bible Dictionaries
Disaster

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent.

(2):

(n.) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap.

(3):

(v. t.) To blast by the influence of a baleful star.

(4):

(v. t.) To bring harm upon; to injure.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Disaster'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/disaster.html. 1828.