ˈrimpling, vbl. n.
[Cf. prec. and rimple v.; also MDu. rimpelinge.]
Wrinkling; rippling.
| a 1470 H. Parker Dives & Pauper (W. de W. 1496) 343/2 Rymplynge or reuelynge of the skynne. 1597 A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 18/2 We must consider one the rimpelinge of the skinne, and one the fibres of the muscles. 1807 Crabbe Par. Reg. i. 394 As gilds the moon the rimpling [later edd. rippling] of the brook. |