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Old French

fader

become weak, wilt, wither

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A sun-faded red curtain has washed-out pink fabric across its exposed area, while a turned-back fold reveals the original deep red beneath.
verb / noun

fade

FAYD/feɪd/

A gradual reduction in strength or visibility.

Etymology
fadeOld Frenchbecome weak, wilt, wither

Old French fader described becoming weak or withering. This loss of freshness and vigor connects naturally with brightness, strength, or clarity gradually diminishing.

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