A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1700+
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Hink, n. Also: hinck. [f. Hinkv. Cf. Icel. (14th c.) and Fær. hink-r, in the same sense.] A hesitation, faltering, misgiving.a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xli. 47.
Houbeit mishap be in my harte a hink 1608 Calderwood VI. 749.
I professe to use all suche words more by tolerance and allowance, and not without a hinke 1639 Baillie I. 180.
I am conscious of my constant affection to our cause … without any hinke1675 Select Biographies II. 165.
They, without a hinck, leave all and come flying to him1678 Hickes Spirit of Popery 74.
They can … affirm without hink or hesitation that [etc.] 1709 M. Bruce Soul-Confirm. 8 (J).
We are sure we have not a hink in our hearts ahout it
