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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Wince v. i. [imp. & p. p. Winced p. pr. & vb. n. Wincing ]
 1. To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back.
    I will not stir, nor wince, nor speak a word.   --Shak.
 2. To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; as, a horse winces.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Win·cing n. The act of washing cloth, dipping it in dye, etc., with a wince.
 Wincing machine. (a) A wince. --Ure. (b) A succession of winces.  See Wince.
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