Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RINCE, n. A wooden cross-bar or rail of a chair, window, etc. (Ags. 1968). [rɪns]Ags. 1899 W. F. McHardy Bonnie Montrose 53:
Shoudin' on the topmost rince o' daddy's arm chair.
