rivel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Riv"el transitive verb
Etymology
AS. gerifled, geriflod, gerifod, wrinkled, geriflian, gerifian, to wrinkle. See Rifle a gun, Rive.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Riveled ;present participle & verbal noun Riveling
Definitions
  1. To contract into wrinkles; to shrivel; to shrink; as, riveled fruit; riveled flowers. Obs. Pope. "Riveled parchments." Walpole.
Riv"el noun
Definitions
  1. A wrinkle; a rimple. Obs. Holland.

Webster 1913