crine

Etymology
From, from , from , extension of the root.

Noun

 * 1) any hair from the mane or tail of a horse or other similar animal
 * 2) horsehair
 * 3)  a mass of such hair
 * 4) a fabric made from such hair
 * 5)  a hair
 * 6)  hair
 * 7) tail
 * 8)  ray, beam
 * 1)  hair
 * 2) tail
 * 3)  ray, beam
 * 1) tail
 * 2)  ray, beam
 * 1)  ray, beam
 * 1)  ray, beam
 * 1)  ray, beam

Alternative forms

 * cryne

Etymology
From Gaelic crìon (fade, wither).

Verb

 * 1) shrink, shrivel

Usage notes
Often in the phrase "to crine in", meaning to become smaller in old age.