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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schrinkar, Shrinker, n. [e.m.E. shrinker (1563–83); f. S(c)hrink,v.] One who recoils, or withdraws himself, from the truth. —1554 Knox III 209.
Fearfull shrinkeris from the truth for feare of worldly troubles c1568 Lauder Minor P. i 74.
Thir temporesars doith nocht in Christ abyde, Neathir thir schrinkars that from the treuth dois slyde, Neathir thir flattrers [etc.]
