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gien in

adjectiveclothing

Become smaller after washing or wear

Become smaller in size, especially of garments or fabric (as after washing or wear).

Example in use

Ma jumper's gien in efter washin.

Pronunciation

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/GEEN-in/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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