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wane (weɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | Compare wax (of the moon) to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon |
| 2. | to decrease gradually in size, strength, power, etc |
| 3. | to draw to a close |
| —n | |
| 4. | a decrease, as in size, strength, power, etc |
| 5. | the period during which the moon wanes |
| 6. | the act or an instance of drawing to a close |
| 7. | a rounded surface or defective edge of a plank, where the bark was |
| 8. | on the wane in a state of decline |
| [Old English wanian (vb); related to wan-, prefix indicating privation, wana defect, Old Norse vana] | |
| 'waney | |
| —adj | |
| 'wany | |
| —adj | |
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Wany
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
Wany of these teachers may, in fact, have left because of the residency requirement.
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