Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LINCH, v., n. Also linsh.
I. v. To hop, hobble, limp (Dmf., Slk. 1825 Jam.; ‡m.Lth. 1961).
II. n. A hop (Dmf. 1825 Jam.).
[Phs. a palatalised form of Link, v. Cf. E.M.E. linch, id., 1570.]
