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Result for Wane

Wane (v. i.)

To be diminished; to decrease; -- contrasted with wax, and especially applied to the illuminated part of the moon.

Wane (v. i.)

To decline; to fail; to sink.

Wane (v. t.)

To cause to decrease.

Wane (n.)

The decrease of the illuminated part of the moon to the eye of a spectator.

Wane (n.)

Decline; failure; diminution; decrease; declension.

Wane (n.)

An inequality in a board.