The Dipper

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(Astron.)

the seven principal stars in the constellation of the Great Bear; popularly so called from their arrangement in the form of a dipper; - called also Charles's Wain. See Ursa Major, under Ursa.

See also: Dipper

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The old man crumbled up some bread in a cup, stirred it with the handle of a spoon, poured water on it from the dipper, broke up some more bread, and having seasoned it with salt, he turned to the east to say his prayer.

Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context

As she replaced the dipper Seesaw promptly raised his hand, and Miss Dearborn indicated a weary affirmative.

Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context

In a sky of iron the points of the Dipper hung like icicles and Orion flashed his cold fires.

Ethan Frome by Wharton, Edith View in context

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