rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
"Starr joined the Beatles as their drummer after replacing Pete Best in 1962."
A receipt given by Jews on payment of debt.
"The historical document known as a starr was issued to Jewish creditors in Europe as proof that their debts had been settled."
In plain English: A starr is an old-fashioned word for a star, usually referring to someone who is very famous and successful.
"The starr was so bright that I couldn't see my hand in front of my face."
Usage: This term refers to an obsolete financial document and has no relevance in modern everyday English, so it should not be used when discussing current receipts or debts. Avoid using this word unless you are specifically referencing historical Jewish legal practices from the medieval period.
A surname.
"The Starr family moved to a new house last week."
The word "starr" comes from the Late Latin term starrum, which was borrowed from the Hebrew word šĕṭār. It entered English through this intermediate Latin form rather than directly from its original Semitic roots.