wrenc

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Middle English

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Noun

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wrenc

  1. (Early Middle English) Alternative form of wrench

Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *wrankiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wreng- (to turn).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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wrenċ m

  1. wile, stratagem; trick, deceit
  2. melody, song; modulation
    • 10th century, Exeter Book Riddle 8[1]:
      Iċ þurh mūþ sprece mongum reordum, wrenċum singe, wrixle ġeneahhe hēafodwōþe,…
      I speak with many voices through mouth, sing melodies, change abundantly my main song,…

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Descendants

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