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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhinge,) Quhynge, Whinge, v. [North. ME *whinge, var. of ME *whinse, OE hwinsian (for the phonology cf. Clenge v.). Also in the mod. dial. as whinge, wheenge, whunge, wheensh, whinse, and in mod. north. Eng. dial. as w(h)inge, winje.] a. Of a dog: To whine. b. Of a person: To whine, complain. —1562-3 Winȝet I 8/3.
Putand in the place of godly ministeris … dum doggis, quha … dar not only nocht barke, bot … dar nother quhryne nor quhynge 1638 Henderson Serm. 491.
I can never see you otherwise but evermore whinging and mourning and complaining even when the Lord opens his hand most liberally to you
