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shrend

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\ ˈs(h)rend \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of shrend

: to break into shivers as a result of internal stresses —used of glass not properly tempered or annealed

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History and Etymology for shrend

probably from German dialect schrinden, from Old High German scrintan to crack open

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“Shrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrend. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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