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dayset

nountime

Onset of twilight and nightfall

The time when daylight fades and the sun sets; the onset of twilight/nightfall.

Example in use

We'll gae hame at dayset.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DAY-set/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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