† Wink v.²

Obs. rare. [var. WINCH v.¹ Cf. WINK sb.²] intr. To shrink, wince.

1598.  Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. i. I. Eden, 145. That boistrous Adam’s body did not shrink For Northren Windes, nor for the Southren wink.

1677.  [see WINKING vbl. sb.²].