wincer

1 of 2

noun

winc·​er

-sə(r)

plural -s

: one that winces

specifically, archaic : kicker

wincer

2 of 2

"

British spelling of wincher

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English wynsare, from winsen to wince + -are -er

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