Obs. rare. [f. WINCH v.1]

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  1.  A ‘turn’ or ‘twist’ in argument.

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1549.  Gardiner, in Foxe, A. & M. (1563), 804/1. I thicke there was neuer man had more playne euident matter to alledge, then I haue, without winches or arguments or deuises of wit.

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  2.  = WINCE sb.1 2.

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c. 1738.  J. Skinner, Christmas Ba’ing, xix. Poor Petrie gae a weary winch.

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