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dimpsy

noun
\ -sē\
plural -es

Definition of dimpsy

 (Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, England
: dusk

dimpsy

adjective
\ "\

Definition of dimpsy (Entry 2 of 2)

dialectal, England
: dim, dark

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History and Etymology for dimpsy

Noun

dimps + -y, noun suffix

Adjective

dimps + -y, adjective suffix

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