lune Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lune noun

Etymology

L. luna moon: cf. F. lune. See Luna.

Definitions

1. Anything in the shape of a half moon. R.
2. (Geom.) A figure in the form of a crescent, bounded by two intersecting arcs of circles.
3. A fit of lunacy or madness; a period of frenzy; a crazy or unreasonable freak. Obs.

   These dangerous, unsafe lunes i' the king. Shak.