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Wilt (?), 2d pers. sing. of Will.

Wilt, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Wilting.] [Written also welt, a modification of welk.] To begin to wither; to lose freshness and become flaccid, as a plant when exposed when exposed to drought, or to great heat in a dry day, or when separated from its root; to droop;. to wither. [Prov. Eng. & U. S.]

Wilt, v. t.
1. To cause to begin to wither; to make flaccid, as a green plant. [Prov. Eng. U. S.]
2. Hence, to cause to languish; to depress or destroy the vigor and energy of. [Prov. Eng. & U. S.]Despots have wilted the human race into sloth and imbecility.Dr. T. Dwight.


The noun Wilt has 2 senses

1. wilt, wilting -- causing to become limp or drooping
2. wilt, wilt_disease -- any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

The verb Wilt has 2 senses

1. wilt -- lose strength; "My opponent was wilting"
2. wilt,droop -- become limp; "The flowers wilted"

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