evenfall

American

[ee-vuhn-fawl] / ˈi vənˌfɔl /

noun

the beginning of evening; twilight; dusk.

evenfall British

/ ˈiːvənˌfɔːl /

noun

archaic early evening; dusk

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Etymology

Origin of evenfall

First recorded in 1805–15; even ² + fall

Example Sentences

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It was near evenfall and Dany was feeding her dragons when Irri stepped through the silken curtains to tell her that Ser Jarah had returned from the docks . . and not alone.

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

"M-m-maester Aemon m-means to p-pick them come evenfall, after the f-f-feeding."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

The hunting party returned near evenfall with nine dead wolves.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

By evenfall her hands were raw and bleeding and her arms so sore they trembled when she lugged the pail back to the cellar.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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