What is the meaning of limning?

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noun

A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects.
- synonyms: delineation, depiction, line drawing

verb

Trace the shape of.
- synonyms: delineate, limn, outline
Make a portrait of.
- usage: "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
- synonyms: portray, depict, limn

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