ˈgiz ə n adjective
or giz·zened -n ə nd
Etymology: gizzen of Scandinavian origin (akin to Norwegian dialect gisen dried out, leaky); gizzened from past participle of Scots gizzen, v., to dry out, become leaky, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect gisna to dry out, become leaky, from gisen dried out, leaky; akin to Latin hiare to gape, yawn — more at yawn
1. chiefly Scotland : dried out : leaky because of dryness — used of wood products
2. chiefly Scotland : wizened , shriveled — used of a person