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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Winche, v. [ME and e.m.E. wench(en (Ancr. R.), wynche (?a1440), winch (1553).] intr. To wince, to start back, recoil. —a1500 Peblis to Play 124.
He stert till ane broggit stauf Wincheand as he war woode
