waned; waning
Definition of wane
(Entry 1 of 2)
wane
nounDefinition of wane (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act or process of waning
strength on the wane
b
: a period or time of waning
specifically
: the period from the full moon to the new moon
2
[Middle English, defect, from Old English wana; akin to Old English wan deficient]
: a defect in lumber characterized by bark or a lack of wood at a corner or edge
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