A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Belch, n.2 [Of doubtful origin: cf. Belgh.] A deep pool or abyss. —1513 Doug. iii. vi. 127.
Carybdys, … that hellys belch [Sm. belth] Ib. vii. v. 110.
Pluto eik … Reputtis that bysmyng belch haitfull to se
