Where does “dimness” come from?
Dimness comes from Old English dymnys, a noun derived from the adjective meaning dark or obscure.
dimness (English): The state of being dim, poorly illuminated,...
Definitions
- The state of being dim, poorly illuminated,...
Ancestry of “dimness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | dymnes | — |
| 2 | Old English | dimnes | — |