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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FLINCH, v. To coax, flatter, wheedle (Abd. 1900 E.D.D.; Bnff. 1950), esp. of a child.
[A nasalised alteration of Fleech. Cf. Flanch.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Flinch v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 Aug 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/flinch>
