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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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

"You may take your vows here at evenfall, before Septon Celladar and the first of your order. Do any of you keep to the old gods?"

From "A Game of Thrones" 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

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

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

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