vignetting

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Definitions of vignetting word

noun vignetting a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter. 1
noun vignetting an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border. 1
noun vignetting a decorative design representing branches, leaves, grapes, or the like, as in a manuscript. 1
noun vignetting any small, pleasing picture or view. 1
noun vignetting a small, graceful literary sketch. 1
verb with object vignetting Photography. to finish (a picture, photograph, etc.) in the manner of a vignette. 1

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < French: literally, little vine (see vine, -ette); so called from vinelike decorations in early books

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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