shrank
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Etymology 1[edit]
See shrink
Verb[edit]
shrank
Etymology 2[edit]
From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.
Noun[edit]
shrank (plural shranks)
- (US, Pennsylvania Dutch English) A large highly decorative German/Dutch-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet.
Translations[edit]
A decorative wooden wardrobe
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References[edit]
- The Pennsylvania Dutch Country, By Irwin Richman, 2004, pages 102-103.[1]
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