ASTERISK

asterisk, star

(noun) a star-shaped character * used in printing

star, asterisk

(verb) mark with an asterisk; “Linguists star unacceptable sentences”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

asterisk (plural asterisks)

The symbol *.

Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.

(sports, US) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.

Verb

asterisk (third-person singular simple present asterisks, present participle asterisking, simple past and past participle asterisked)

(transitive) To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.

Anagrams

• sarkiest, skaiters

Source: Wiktionary

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As"ter*isk, n. Etym: [L. asteriscus, Gr. Aster.]

Definition: The figure of a star, thus,

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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