Welk

Definition:

(v. i.) To wither; to fade; also, to decay; to decline; to wane.
(v. t.) To cause to wither; to wilt.
(v. t.) To contract; to shorten.
(v. t.) To soak; also, to beat severely.
(n.) A pustule. See 2d Whelk.
(n.) A whelk.

Compare welk with other words:

shorten vs. welk

contract vs. welk

thrash vs. welk

diminish vs. welk

welk vs. wither