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evenfall

American  
[ee-vuhn-fawl] / ˈi vənˌfɔl /

noun

  1. the beginning of evening; even; evening; twilight; dusk.

evenfall British  
/ ˈiːvənˌfɔːl /

noun

  1. 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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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

Her lips and hands broke with blood blisters, her hair came out in clumps, and one evenfall she lacked the strength to mount her horse.

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

The hunting party returned near evenfall with nine dead wolves.

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

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