chalken means to make or become dry or desiccated, like chalk. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
Etymology
From chalk + -en (verbal suffix).
verb
- To make or become dry or desiccated, like chalk“When he was half way to the vine-covered porch, the screen door opened quickly and Justina stepped forth. One look at her chalkened face served to inform the young physician that she was frightened.”