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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†FLANCH, v., n. Also flansh. Cf. Flinch.

I. v. To flatter, wheedle, coax (Mry. 1825 Jam.).Gall. 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 376:
It took a' the pettin an flanchin Jenny could gie him tae keep him in't.

II. n. A flatterer, a deceitful person.Gall. 1877 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 342:
Just like ony ither flanch, a causeway god an' fireside deevil.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a nasalised altered form of Fleech.]

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