twi|light

twi|light
twi|light «TWY LYT», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the faint light reflected from the sky before the sun rises and after it sets.
2. the period during which this prevails, especially from sunset to dark night.
3. any faint light resembling twilight.
4. Figurative. a condition or period just after or just before full development, glory, understanding, or other state.
–adj.
1. of or having to do with twilight: »

the twilight hour.

2. like that of twilight: »

Figurative. the old man's twilight years.

3. seen or done in the twilight.
╂[Middle English twilight < twi- two-, double + light1]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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