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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WRANCH, n., v. Also wrunch. Sc. forms of Eng. wrench (Sh., ne.Sc., Ags., Slg., Bwk., Dmb. 1974). See also Runch, n.³ Sc. n. usages:

1. A winch or windlass (Lnk. 1825 Jam., wrunch).

2. A spanner or wrench for tightening bolts, etc. (Rxb. 1942 Zai: I., ne.Sc., Ags., Slg., Bwk., Dmb. 1974).