rivel

English

/ˈɹɪvəl/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To shrivel, wrinkle (up).
  • (transitive) To cause to be wrinkled, to shrivel.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rivelen inherited from Old English rifelan derived from Proto-Germanic *ribjōną (wind, twist, wrap, coil, roll) affix from English rive.

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rive

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