heavens

noun

1. (often, plural, plural-only)The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.

   “For what obſcured light the heauens did grant,[…]”

   “[…]the Heauens, which are carryed in 24 houres from Eaſt to Weſt,[…]”

   “The moon's path lies in that belt of the heavens known as the zodiac.”

   “[…]in an infinitely large universe the stars would collectively outshine the Sun and flood the heavens with light far more intense than is observed.”

2. (form-of, plural, plural-only)plural of heaven: the abode of God or the gods; the abode of the blessed departed.

   “Like the Buddhas, they [the Jains] believe that there is a plurality of heavens and hells;”

   “Christ's coming from the heavens has entered into the life of humanity as the Founder of the world to come.”

3. (form-of, plural, plural-only, rare)plural of heaven: the near sky of the weather, etc.
4. (form-of, plural, plural-only, rare)plural of heaven the will of God or the gods, Providence.

   “[…]after that thou ſhalt haue knowen that the heauens doe rule.”

intj

1. An expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.

   ““Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]””

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of heaven

name

1. A surname originating as a patronymic.