† forˈshrink,v.Obs. [OE.forscrincan, f. for- prefix1 + scrincan, shrink v.] intr. To shrink up, dry up. c1000ælfric Job vii. 5 Min hyd..is forscruncen.c1000Ags. Gosp.Matt. xxi. 19 Ða sona forscranc þæt fic-treow.a1500Flower & Leaf lii, The beauty of hir fresh coloures, Forshronke with heat.