evenfall
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of evenfall
Example Sentences
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They saw the first house an hour shy of evenfall, a snug little thatch-roofed cottage surrounded by fields of wheat.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The council had extended his curfew; it was death to be taken on the streets after the evenfall bells had sung.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"I require my lady mother's return by evenfall, Ser Stevron," Robb went on.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Each evenfall as the khalasar set out, she would choose a dragon to ride upon her shoulder.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"We can be at the mountain by evenfall," Uncle Brynden said, "but the climb will take another day."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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