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Rivel (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Riveled (?);p. pr. & vb. n. Riveling.] [AS. gerifled, geriflod, gerifod, wrinkled, geriflian, gerifian, to wrinkle. See Rifle a gun, Rive.] To contract into wrinkles; to shrivel; to shrink; as, “riveled fruit; riveled flowers”. [Obs.] Pope. “Riveled parchments.” Walpole.
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Rivel, n. A wrinkle; a rimple. [Obs.] Holland.
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