DAWN (2)

dawn (2). Dawn, n. the first rise, beginning, break of day

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Dawn, n. 1. 1. The break of day; the first appearance of light in the morning; show of approaching sunrise.
And oft at dawn, deep noon, or falling eve. Thomson. No sun, no moon, no morn, no noon, No dawn, no dusk, no proper time of day. Hood. 2. 2. First opening or expansion; first appearance; beginning; rise. “The dawn of time.” Thomson.
These tender circumstances diffuse a dawn of serenity over the soul. Pope.