1. (v. i.) To wither; to fade; also, to decay; to decline; to wane.
2. (v. t.) To cause to wither; to wilt.
3. (v. t.) To contract; to shorten.
4. (v. t.) To soak; also, to beat severely.
5. (n.) A pustule. See 2d Whelk.
6. (n.) A whelk.
| Welk 1. (v. i.) To wither; to fade; also, to decay; to decline; to wane. 2. (v. t.) To cause to wither; to wilt. 3. (v. t.) To contract; to shorten. 4. (v. t.) To soak; also, to beat severely. 5. (n.) A pustule. See 2d Whelk. 6. (n.) A whelk. | |