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on the wane
on the wane
becoming less; fading away. Her influence in on the wane, but she is still the boss.
on the wane
In a period of decline or decrease: "The tide was near the turn and already the day was on the wane" (James Joyce).
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Acantha | | ə-KAN-thə (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized) |
| YaĞMur | | yah:-MOOR | Turkish |
| Kristeen | | kris-TEEN | English (Rare) |
| Nannie | | NAN-ee | English |
| Kenelm | | KEN-əlm | English (Rare) |
| Boleslav | | - | Czech, Russian, Medieval Slavic |