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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1645-1646
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Rifting, Ryfting, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. riftynge (Manning); Rift v.2] The action of belching. — 1456 Hay II 126/30.
That thare habound mekle humour in thy mouth … but ryfting or bolking or gantyng a1646 Wedderburn Voc. (1709) 13.
Ructus, rifting
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