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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Spew-blek, n. [Spew(e v.] One who vomits black bile. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 798 (T).
Spew blek, brek nek, cum and bek at my bidding
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