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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Wince \Wince\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Winced}; p. pr & vb n.
{Wincing}.] [OE. wincen, winchen OF quencir guenchir
guenchier giencier guinchier and (assumed) winchier
winchir to give way to turn aside, fr OHG. wankjan
wenken, to give way to waver, fr winchan to turn aside, to
nod, akin to E. wink. See {Wink}.]
1. To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to
start back
I will not stir, nor wince, nor speak a word
--Shak.
2. To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider;
as a horse winces.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Wincing \Win"cing\, n.
The act of washing cloth, dipping it in dye, etc., with a
wince.
{Wincing machine}.
a A wince. --Ure.
b A succession of winces. See {Wince}. --Knight.
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