LIMN

i read this word in The Stranger yesterday. I have never seen it before.
I'm not clear on it's meaning.

An author cam LIMN OUT a character in a story. I think this means to layer on aspects of personality and habits.

by Adam April 21, 2005

Limn

"Limn" means to draw or to paint. It is also used figuratively in the sense of "drawing a picture" of a situation or condition.

The picture limned by the police made it look like almost everyone named was guilty.

by Dubiaku March 1, 2013