SINCE 1828

darkle

verb dar·kle \ ˈdär-kəl \

Definition of darkle

darkled; darkling play \-k(ə-)liŋ\

intransitive verb

1 a : to become clouded or gloomy

b : to grow dark

2 : to become concealed in the dark

Origin and Etymology of darkle

back-formation from darkling

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First Known Use: 1800

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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