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| lode·star [ lṓd str ] (plural lode·stars) or load·star [ lṓd str ] (plural load·stars) |
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1. the North Star: the North Star Polaris, used for navigation or as a reference position in astronomy
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2. guiding principle: something that somebody uses as a model or principle to guide behavior
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| [14th century. <lode "course"] |
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