283. Darkling. In the dark; a poetical word. Cf. Milton, P. L. iii. 39: "as the wakeful bird Sings darkling;" Shakespeare, Lear, i. 4. 237: "So out went the candle, and we were left darkling," etc. See also 711 below.
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283. Darkling. In the dark; a poetical word. Cf. Milton, P. L. iii. 39: "as the wakeful bird Sings darkling;" Shakespeare, Lear, i. 4. 237: "So out went the candle, and we were left darkling," etc. See also 711 below.