Definition for DUSK

DUSK, a. [D. duister; G. düster; Russ. tusk, tarnish; tusknu, to tarnish, to become dull or obscure. Qu. Gr. δασυς.]

  1. Tending to darkness, or moderately dark.
  2. Tending to a dark or black color; moderately black. – Milton.

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