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]