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mirkning

noun
/ˈmɜːk(ə)nɪŋ/

Etymology

From Scots mirken (“to grow dark, darken, become overcast”), from Old Norse myrkna (“dark, gloomy”) + -ing (noun-forming suffix), equivalent to mirken + -ing.

  1. derived from myrkna — “dark, gloomy”
  2. derived from mirken — “to grow dark, darken, become overcast”

Definitions

  1. Late twilight, dusk

    Late twilight, dusk; darkening of evening.

    • The gloaming glories o’ the lift hae dwined awa’ to grey, And clachan lichts begin to blink ayont the mirkning brae.

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