wynche

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwintʃ(ə)/

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.

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