Noah Webster's Definition: "Sun"

SUN, n. [ Sax. sunna; Goth. sunno; G. sonne; D. zon.] 1. The splendid orb or luminary which, being in or near the centre of our system of worlds, gives light and heat to all the planets. 2. In popular usage, a sunny place; a place where the beams of the sun fall. 3. Any thing eminently splendid or luminous; that which is the chief source of light or honor. 4. In Scripture, Christ is called the Sun of righteousness, as the source of light, animation and comfort to his disciples. 5. The luminary or orb which constitutes the centre of any system of worlds. Under the sun, in the world; on earth; a proverbial expression.