Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GUIRT, n., v. [gørt]
I. n. A belch (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork.2 1955).
II. v. To belch, eructate (Id.).
[Norw. dial. gurta, to hawk, to retch.]
