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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

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evenfall

They crossed at evenfall as a homed moon floated upon the river.

From "A Game of Thrones" 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

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

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

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

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