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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1604-1605, 1688-1689
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Bok, Bock, n. [f. the vb.] An eructation, belch. The bok, belching. c1420 Wynt. v. 625 (W).
Out at his mouth thai gert him cast That paddo with a bok of blude a1605 Montg. Flyt. 303.
The bock and the barbles a1689 Cleland Poems 104.
When he return'd he got it ov'r Without a host, bock, or glour
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