Dryseling

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An archaic term for a dried-up, withered person, one who seems lean, sapless and past any vigour
2. A dated word describing a shrivelled, parched-looking individual lacking warmth, moisture or vitality
3. Used in older English to mean a wizened, dry and bloodless little man, often with a scornful tone

Etymology: The base seems to be "dry," from Old English "drÿge," with the suffix "-ling," a common Old English and Middle English ending that often marks a person or thing associated with the base word.