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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHRUNKLED, ppl.adj. Shrunken, shrivelled (ne., em.Sc., Rxb. 1970).Per. 1871 Per. Constitutional (28 Aug.):
He was an ugly wee body — shrunkled in legs, an' shrunkled in arms, and shrunkled in shouthers.