wynche

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Middle English

Etymology 1

Inherited from Old English winċe, from Proto-Germanic *winkijǭ.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

wynche (plural wynches)

  1. A long bore or shaft dug in order to extract water from.
  2. (rare) A machine for lifting or hoisting; a winch.
Descendants
  • English: winch
References

Etymology 2

Verb

wynche

  1. Alternative form of wyncen