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.