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Pilnie-winks means (historical) An ancient form of torture for the fingers..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) An ancient form of torture for the fingers..
[S]end me that hag hither; she shall avouch what it was that she hath given to the wretch Dryfesdale, or the pilniewinks and thumbikins shall wrench it out of her finger-joints.
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Pilnie-winks means (historical) An ancient form of torture for the fingers..
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[S]end me that hag hither; she shall avouch what it was that she hath given to the wretch Dryfesdale, or the pilniewinks and thumbikins shall wrench it out of her finger-joints.
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