a. ? Obs. [f. L. astrifer [f. astri- comb. form of astrum star + -fer bearing) + -OUS.] Bearing or containing stars, starry.

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1656.  in Blount, Gloss.

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1677.  Gale, Crt. Gentiles, II. IV. 508. That vast space between Earth and the astriferous Heaven.

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