noun

lodestar

Lodestar (noun) means a star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.

noun

A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.

A guiding tenet or principle.

A calculated amount to award as attorney's fees derived by multiplying the reasonable number of hours spent working on a case by the reasonable hourly billing rate.

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Etymology

From Middle English lode (“journey, course”) + star, where lode is an archaic noun from the verb lithe (“to go, journey”), related to lead. Other Middle English spellings include: 14th century loode sterre, lood-sterre, lade-sterne; and 15th century lode sterre. Cognate with Old Norse leiðarstjarna, Dutch leidster, German Leitstern, Danish ledestjerne, Swedish ledstjärna.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lodestar?

"lodestar" (noun) means a star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.

What are the different meanings of lodestar?

"lodestar" has 3 main meanings: 1. A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris; 2. A guiding tenet or principle; 3. A calculated amount to award as attorney's fees derived by multiplying the reasonable number of hours spent working on a case by the reasonable hourly billing rate.