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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gorgit, Gorged, ppl. a. [Gorge v.] Choked, stopped up. —1456 Hay II. 126/33.
Ane unclene gorgit voyde stomak a1570-86 Maitl. F. lxxxviii. 19.
As … gorgit waterris ever gritter growis 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. 164.
On either hand are fowsies deep, Where gorged waters stand
