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   Welk (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Welked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Welking.] [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.  [Obs.]
   
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   When ruddy Phbus 'gins to welk in west. Spenser.
   
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   The church, that before by insensible degrees welked and impaired, now with large steps went down hill decaying. Milton.
   
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   Welk, v. t.
   
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   1. To cause to wither; to wilt.  [Obs.]
   
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   Mot thy welked neck be to-broke [broken]. Chaucer.
   
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   2. To contract; to shorten.  [Obs.]
   
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   Now sad winter welked hath the day. Spenser.
   
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   3. To soak; also, to beat severely.  [Prov. Eng.]
   
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   Welk, n. A pustule.  See 2d Whelk.
   
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   Welk, n. (Zool.) A whelk.  [R.]
   
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