v.intr. 1 (of the moon between new and full) have a progressively larger part of its visible surface illuminated, increasing in apparent size. 2 become larger or stronger. 3 pass into a specified state or mood (wax lyrical). øwax and wane undergo alternate increases and decreases. [OE weaxan f. Gmc]
WAX
Meaning of WAX in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012