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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1877-1901
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†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.
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