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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skrindge, n. [Cf. 17th c. Eng. skrindge v. to screw up (the face), 19th c. Eng. scringe v. to flinch.] A flinch. —1658 R. Moray Lett. fol. 306 (25 April).
For your presumption, it is lyke enough another hand then mine might lend you a skrindge or two
