Valinch

Valinch
Valinch Val"inch, n. [Cf. F. avaler to let down, drink up. Cf. {Avalanche}.] A tube for drawing liquors from a cask by the bunghole. [Written also {velinche}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • velinche — Valinch Val inch, n. [Cf. F. avaler to let down, drink up. Cf. {Avalanche}.] A tube for drawing liquors from a cask by the bunghole. [Written also {velinche}.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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