welk

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welk, v. i. [OE. welken; cf. D. & G. welken to wither, G. welk withered, OHG. welc moist. See Welkin, and cf. Wilt.].

To wither; to fade; also, to decay; to decline; to wane. [1913 Webster]

"When ruddy Phwelk in west." [1913 Webster]

"The church, that before by insensible degrees welked and impaired, now with large steps went down hill decaying." [1913 Webster]

welk, v. t.

To cause to wither; to wilt. [1913 Webster]
"Mot thy welked neck be to-broke [broken]." [1913 Webster]
To contract; to shorten. [1913 Webster]
"Now sad winter welked hath the day." [1913 Webster]
To soak; also, to beat severely. [1913 Webster]

welk, n.

A pustule. See 2d Whelk. [1913 Webster]

welk, n.

A whelk. [1913 Webster]