Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for LESS'EN
LESS'EN, v.i. [les'n.]
- To become less; to shrink; to contract in bulk, quantity, number or amount; to be diminished. The apparent magnitude of objects lessens as we recede from them.
- To become less in degree, quality or intensity; to decrease. The strength of the body, and the vivacity of the temper usually lessen as we advance in age.
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