"wreck of the Hesperus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=wreck of the Hesperus}} wreck of the Hesperus
  1. (archaic) Used in similes to describe the appearance of an untidy or bedraggled person. Wikipedia link: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-wreck_of_the_Hesperus-en-noun-KEu5LErz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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