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Meaning of mirkning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmɜːk(ə)nɪŋ

Definitions

Late twilight, dusk; darkening of evening.

Orkney, Scotland, Shetland, no-plural

Examples

“The gloaming glories o’ the lift⟳ hae dwined awa’ to grey, And clachan lichts begin⟳ to blink ayont the mirkning brae.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mirkoin Mirkovic Mirkovich Mirkwood mirligoes mirliton

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