Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GUPP, v., n.
I. v. To make an effort to vomit, to retch (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.), to vomit (Sh. 1955).
II. n. The sound made when retching (Ib.), the act of vomiting (Sh. 1955).
[Reduced form of Norw. gurpa, id.]