shrank

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English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɹæŋk/
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  • Rhymes: -æŋk

Etymology 1

See shrink

Verb

shrank

  1. simple past of shrink

Etymology 2

From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.

Noun

shrank (plural shranks)

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

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

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