v. Obs. [OE. fordimmian, f. FOR- pref.1 + dimmian to DIM.] trans. To dim, obscure.
a. 1050. Liber Scintill., xxv. (1889), 99. Se þe gaderaþ þæt biþ fordimmod.
1430. Lydgate, Chronicle of Troy, Prol.
| For dimmed eke the letters aureat. | |
| And eke deffaced the palme laureat. |
