[weɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size

- (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker
(e.g: confidence in the dollar waned)


Phrases:
- on the wane

Origin:
Old English wanian ‘lessen’, of Germanic origin; related to Latin vanus ‘vain’

[weɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the amount by which a plank or log is bevelled or falls short of a squared shape
(e.g: I cut the log into slabs without removing the outside wane)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from wane