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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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

It was almost evenfall when the new master of Harrenhal arrived.

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

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

"I require my lady mother's return by evenfall, Ser Stevron," Robb went on.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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