Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GULPH, v., n. = Eng. gulp. This form is found in liter. Eng. in 17th c. and is still used in Cum. and Ir. dial.Bwk. 1947 W. L. Ferguson Makar's Medley 38:
Gulphin het tea that scauds their maws.
