subfusc

Definitions


[ˈsʌbfʌsk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- dull; gloomy
(e.g: the light was subfusc and aqueous)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- ‘somewhat’ + fuscus ‘dark brown’


[ˈsʌbfʌsk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the dark formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- ‘somewhat’ + fuscus ‘dark brown’




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