The smallest lineal measure to which a name is given; but it has many subdivisions. Also, a general name for a small coast islet on the northern shores, from the old Gaelic word.
·vt To drive by inches, or small degrees. II. Inch ·vt To deal out by inches; to give sparingly. I...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·- ·same·as Inch of water, under <<Water>>. ...
the penis of a stag. Shropsh. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
An exclamation to belay a rope without rendering it. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book