dimness

English

noun

Definitions

The state of being dim, poorly illuminated, almost dark.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dymnes inherited from Old English dimnes suf from English dim.

Origin

English

dim

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bedim English
dim English
dim-headed English
dim-lit English
dimish English
dimly English
dimmable English
dimmer English
dimmeth English
dimmish English
dimmy English
dimwit English
fordim English
dimmen Dutch, Flemish
dimnes Old English
dim Middle English
dymnes Middle English