Disaster

(diz-ăs'ter, 91), n. [Fr. désastre, Pr. desastre, Sp. & Pg. desastro, It. disastro, from dis and Fr. & Pr. astre, Sp., Pg., & It. astro, Lat. astrum, Gr. ἄστρον, ἀστήρ, star; a word of astrological origin.]

1. An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; an ill portent. [Obs.] “Disasters in the sun.” Shak.
2. An unfortunate event, especially a sudden misfortune; misfortune; mishap; calamity; as, we met with many disasters on the road.

Syn.—Calamity; misfortune; mishap; mischance; unhappiness; grief. See CALAMITY.