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winced |
1 definition found 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.
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