Added 10 October 2026
subfusc
/sʌbˈfʌsk/ adjective
Latin root: subfuscus Wiktionary
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noun
- Dark clothing.
- Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.
- Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.
Origin
From Latin subfuscus (“moderately dark”).
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