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Webster 1913 Edition

Shrank

Shrank

,
imp.
of
Shrink
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Shrank

SHRANK

, pret. or shrink, nearly obsolete.

Definition 2024

shrank

shrank

English

Verb

shrank

  1. simple past tense of shrink

Etymology 2

From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.

Noun

shrank ‎(plural shranks)

  1. (US, Pennsylvania Dutch English) A large highly decorative Dutch or German-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet.
Translations

References

  • The Pennsylvania Dutch Country, By Irwin Richman, 2004, pages 102-103.

Dutch

Noun

shrank ? ‎(plural shranken)

  1. A shrank: a large highly decorative Dutch or German-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet.

Etymology

See shrink

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɹæŋk/
  • (US, also) IPA(key): /ʃɹeɪŋk/
  • Rhymes: -æŋk

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