Lucifer Definition
Satan; specif., in Christian theology, Satan as leader of the fallen angels: he was an angel of light until he revolted against God and, with the others, was cast into hell.
A figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12, generally identified with Satan.
(chiefly Mormonism) One of the literal sons of Elohim and Heavenly Mother; and a spirit-brother of Jesus/Jehovah.
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Origin of Lucifer
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Middle English from Old English morning star, Lucifer from Latin Lūcifer from lūcifer light-bringer lūx lūc- light leuk- in Indo-European roots -fer -fer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Originally a brand name for matches made by Samuel Jones from 1830, soon used generically for self-igniting matches of any brand. From lucifer (“bringer of light")
From Wiktionary
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From Latin LÅ«cifer, from lÅ«x (“light") + ferō (“bear, carry").
From Wiktionary
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