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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schrink, Schrenk, n. [e.m.E. shrinck (1590); f. S(c)hrinkv.] The act of shrinking, in senses 1 or 2 of S(c)hrink v. —1533 Boece 287b.
Ambrois … maid bot ane onlie lamentable schrenk and gaif the gaist c1590 J. Stewart II 204 §16.
That schrink of sorrow nether suerwe nor smart The interpryse of thy magnanime hart
