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Rivel definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

RIV'EL, v.t. [This word is obsolete, but shrivel, from the same root, is in use. It may be allied to ruffle.]
To contract into wrinkles; to shrink; as riveled fruits; riveled flowers.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Rivel Riv"el, 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.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Rivel Riv"el, n. A wrinkle; a rimple. [Obs.] --Holland.