Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CLINCH'ER
CLINCH'EDCLINCH'ER-BUILT, or CLINK'ER-BUILT
CLINCH'ER, n.
- That which clinches; a cramp or piece of iron bent down to fasten any thing. – Pope.
- One who makes a smart reply. – Bailey.
- That which makes fast.
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