shrank

English

Pronunciation

• enPR: shrăngk, IPA^(key): /ʃɹæŋk/

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• Rhymes: -æŋk

Etymology 1

See shrink

Verb

shrank

1. simple past of shrink

Etymology 2

From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.

Alternative forms

• schrank

Noun

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.

Translations

A decorative wooden wardrobe

Dutch: shrank

References

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

Anagrams

• Krahns