intransitive. To shrink up, wither.

intransitive. To wither.

intransitive. To fade or waste away; to wither. Frequently with away. English regional in later use.

intransitive. Esp. of the legs: to be or become incurved. Hence (esp. of a horse): to be lame; to limp, to hobble. Cf. cripple, n. adj. Now rare.

Of other animate things: To become dried up or shrivelled; to lose vigour from lack of animal moisture; to pine or fade away with age, disease…