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Webster 1913 Edition


Shrinkage

Shrink′age

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Noun.
1.
The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
2.
The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
3.
Decrease in value; depreciation.
[Colloq.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Shrinkage

SHRINK'AGE

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Noun.
A shrinking or contraction into a less compass. Make an allowance for the shrinkage of grain in drying.