Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1884
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FLENCH, v.2 Coopering: to bevel the stave ends of a barrel (Abd.27 1951). Hence flencher, flenchin plane, a plane used for this purpose (Id.).Sc. 1884 W. S. Miln Herring Fishing 13:
Flencher or chime-howl
