shrank

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃɹæŋk/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -æŋk

Etymology 1

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See shrink

Verb

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shrank

  1. simple past of shrink

Etymology 2

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From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.

Noun

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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

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  • The Pennsylvania Dutch Country, By Irwin Richman, 2004, pages 102-103.[1]

Anagrams

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