| Title | increscent |
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·cres·cent ETYMOLOGY Latin increscent-, increscens, present participle of increscere to increase — more at increase DATE circa 1658 : becoming gradually greater : waxing the increscent moon Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·crescent I. \(ˈ)in, ən+\ noun Etymology: Latin increscent-, increscens, present participle : an increscent representation of the moon II. \“+\ adjective Etymology: Latin increscent-, increscens, present participle of increscere to increase — more at increase 1. : becoming greater by gradual augmentation : increasing 2. of the moon : waxing ; specifically : having the horns pointing to the dexter side |
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