wany
wane
(weɪn
) verb (intransitive)
1 (of the moon) to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon. Compare
wax2 (sense 2)
2 to decrease gradually in size, strength, power, etc
3 to draw to a close
▷ noun
4 a decrease, as in size, strength, power, etc
5 the period during which the moon wanes
6 the act or an instance of drawing to a close
7 a rounded surface or defective edge of a plank, where the bark was
8 See
on the wane
[Old English wanian (vb); related to wan-, prefix indicating privation, wana defect, Old Norse vana]
> ˈwaney or ˈwany
adjective
