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Etymology 1
From, from.

Verb

 * 1)  to wither
 * 2)  to wither, wilt, shrivel

Etymology 2
, from, alteration of (under influence of Etymology 1, above), from , from.

Verb

 * 1)  to brand (as punishment)
 * 2)  to condemn
 * 3)  to blacken, besmirch (someone's reputation etc.)