Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOONCH, v. Also hoonsh. To speak in a peevish or whining tone, to snivel (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[A variant of whunge, Whinge. Cf. Foonge and H, 6.]
