Appears in: ‘The Starry Sky’ of Wyndham Lewis
Frequency: 1
Definition:
(noun) 1) The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; the place where the sun, moon, and stars appear;—often used in the plural in this sense; 2) The dwelling place of the Deity; the abode of bliss; the place or state of the blessed after death; 3) The sovereign of heaven; God; also, the assembly of the blessed, collectively;—used variously in this sense, as in No. 2; 4) Any place of supreme happiness or great comfort; perfect felicity; bliss; a sublime or exalted condition (MW)