sunshine

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The light and warmth that come directly from the sun.

   We were warmed by the bright sunshine.

2. 2
   noun

   Cheerfulness, joy, or a person who brings it.

   You are the sunshine of my life.

3. 3
   noun

   A friendly or playful way of addressing someone.

   Good morning, sunshine!

In the Coverdale Bible in 1535, in Genesis and Exodus about 1250 as Middle English sunnesine; synchronically sun + shine. Compare isolated Old English sunsċīn (“mirror”).

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