Historical Examples. 1  He noted that he was level with the yeomen, and he knew that from the point where he saw them the road took a wide curve inland. 2  The yeomen, summoned from Ballintoy, had arrived at Dunseveric House. 3  But the yeos (meaning the yeomen) will call out mightily,â'Piper!
The definition of luster is a brightness, shine or special quality, or great fame or honor. 1  When brass is very shiny, this is an example of a time when brass has a special luster. 2  When a famous person comes to a celebration, this is an example of a time when he adds luster to the celebration.
Lustre is a mineral characteristics that desribes whether and how light is reflected off a surface of a mineral. The nature of the mineral surface and the amount of light that is absorbed determine lustre. Lustre can be metallic (chalcopyrite), dull (hematite), greasy (halite), vitreous (quartz) or silky (gypsum).