Etymology

shrank

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Today it means: A large highly decorative German/Dutch-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet. Full definition →

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shrank · verb1

See shrink.

shrank · noun2

From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.

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