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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1513-1560
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Gorge, n. [ME. (14th c.) and OF. gorge.] The throat (internal or external). — 1456 Hay II. 46/35.
That thare suld nouthir enter na isse throu his gorge thing that suld be villanie 1513 Doug. viii. iv. 183.
To behald … in his gorge stikkand the sloknyt fyre 1531 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 18.
For ane lyning of tod gorgis to the samyn goune 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 3418.
With this same knife I sall cut out thy gorge
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