DIMNESS, n.
1. Dullness of sight as the dimness of the eyes.
2. Obscurity of vision imperfect sight as the dimness of a view.
3. Faintness imperfection as the dimness of a color.
4. Want of brightness as the dimness of gold or silver.
5. Want of clear apprehension stupidity as the dimness of perception.
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