Both Uses of
wane
in
The Taming of the Shrew
- Thou art a lord, and nothing but a lord: Thou hast a lady far more beautiful Than any woman in this waning age.†
Scene 0.2 *waning = declining or diminishing
- Now, I fear thee not: Sirrah young gamester, your father were a fool To give thee all, and in his waning age Set foot under thy table.†
Scene 2.1
Definition:
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) -- especially the part of the moon that is visible