Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GULT, n., v. [gʌlt ]
I. n. A hiccup, belch (Ork. 1911–75).
II. v. To hiccup, belch (Id.). [Altered form of *gulk, Norw. dial. gulka, to belch, of onomat. orig. Cf. Eng. gulp.]
