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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
WRANCH, n., v. Also wrunch. Sc. forms of Eng. wrench (Sh., ne.Sc., Ags., Slg., Bwk., Dmb. 1974). See also Runch, n.3 Sc. n. usages:
1. A winch or windlass (Lnk. 1825 Jam., wrunch).
2. A spanner or wrench for tightening bolts, etc. (Rxb. 1942 Zai: I., ne.Sc., Ags., Slg., Bwk., Dmb. 1974).
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