Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLINCH, v. To coax, flatter, wheedle (Abd. 1900 E.D.D.; Bnff. 1950), esp. of a child.
[A nasalised alteration of Fleech. Cf. Flanch.]
