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Webster 1913 Edition
Dimness
Dim′ness
,Noun.
[AS.
dimness
.] 1.
The state or quality [GREEK] being dim; lack of brightness, clearness, or distinctness; dullness; obscurity.
Syn. – Darkness; obscurity; gloom. See
Darkness
. Webster 1828 Edition
Dimness
DIMNESS
,Noun.
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.