Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WINK, v.3 Only in ppl.adj. winkit, of milk: turned sour, become tainted (Lth. 1825 Jam.).
[A corruption of Wynt, v., q.v., phs. influenced by Blink, v., 3.]
