v. Obs. [OE. forscrincan, f. FOR- pref.1 + scrincan, SHRINK v.] intr. To shrink up, dry up.
c. 1000. Ælfric, Job vii. 5. Min hyd forsearode and is forscruncen.
c. 1000. Ags. Gosp., Matt. xxi. 19. Ða sona forscranc þæt fic-treow.
a. 1500. Flower & Leaf, lii.
| The prety tender floures | |
| Had lost the beauty of hir fresh coloures, | |
| Forshronke with heat. |
