scringe

1 of 3

intransitive verb (1)

ˈskrinj

-ed/-ing/-s

dialectal

: cringe, flinch

scringe

2 of 3

intransitive verb (2)

"

dialectal

: to flog the water in fishing

scringe

3 of 3

noun

"

plural -s

: a small seine net used in scringing

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb (1)

alteration (perhaps influenced by shrink) of cringe entry 1

Intransitive verb (2)

origin unknown

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