dimple vs dint

dimple

noun
  • A small depression or indentation in a surface. 

  • Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth. 

verb
  • To create a dimple in. 

  • To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities. 

  • To create a dimple in one's face by smiling. 

dint

noun
  • The mark left by a blow; an indentation or impression made by violence; a dent. 

  • Force, power; especially in by dint of. 

verb
  • To dent. 

How often have the words dimple and dint occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )