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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1456
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Bolk, v. [ME. bolke (late 14th c.). Cf. Bok v.] intr. To belch. — 1456 Hay II. 119/33.
He … oft tymis gantis and wambleis, bolkis … with stynkand ryftis 1456 Ib. 126/30.
But ryfting or bolking or gantyng
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