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Dawning [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The first appearance of light in the morning.

2. The first opening or appearance of the intellectual powers; beginning; as the first dawning of notions in the understanding.

Dawning [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. 1. Growing light; first appearing luminous; opening; as the dawning day.

2. Opening; expanding; beginning to show intellectual light; beginning.

Dawning [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913