- gewrinclod
- adj serrated; past participle of gewrinclian--------adj wrinkled?
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
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wrinkle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, back formation from wrinkled twisted, winding, probably from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind, from ge , perfective prefix + wrinclian (akin to wrencan to wrench) more at co Date:… … New Collegiate Dictionary
wrinkle — wrinkle1 /ring keuhl/, n., v., wrinkled, wrinkling. n. 1. a small furrow or crease in the skin, esp. of the face, as from aging or frowning. 2. a temporary slight ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, crushing, or the like. v … Universalium
gewrinclian — wv/t2 to wind about; gewrinclod serrated … Old to modern English dictionary
wrinkle — {{11}}wrinkle (n.) fold or crease in the extenal body, late 14c.; in cloth or clothing from early 15c., probably from WRINKLE (Cf. wrinkle) (v.). Meaning defect, problem first recorded 1640s; that of idea, device, notion (especially a new one) is … Etymology dictionary
wrinkle — noun 1》 a slight line or fold, especially in fabric or the skin of the face. 2》 informal a clever innovation, or useful piece of information or advice. verb [often as adjective wrinkled] make or become wrinkled. Origin ME: origin obscure,… … English new terms dictionary
wrinkle — I wrin•kle [[t]ˈrɪŋ kəl[/t]] n. v. kled, kling 1) cvb a small furrow or crease in the skin, esp. of the face, as from aging or frowning 2) cvb a slight ridge or furrow, esp. in a fabric, due to folding or crushing 3) problem; fault: still a few… … From formal English to slang
wrinkle — I. /ˈrɪŋkəl / (say ringkuhl) noun 1. a ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, rumpling, or the like; corrugation; slight fold; crease. –verb (wrinkled, wrinkling) –verb (t) 2. to form a wrinkle or wrinkles in; corrugate;… …
wrinkle — n. & v. n. 1 a slight crease or depression in the skin such as is produced by age. 2 a similar mark in another flexible surface. 3 colloq. a useful tip or clever expedient. v. 1 tr. make wrinkles in. 2 intr. form wrinkles; become marked with… … Useful english dictionary
wrin|kle — wrin|kle1 «RIHNG kuhl», noun, verb, kled, kling. –n. 1. a ridge or fold; crease: »The old man s face has wrinkles. I must press the wrinkles out of this dress. 2. Figurative. a difficulty, problem, or the like: »It will probably take a few more… … Useful english dictionary
