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gorbelly

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Noun — (old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out.

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1. noun

(old-fashioned) A big stomach that sticks out.

2. noun

(old-fashioned) Someone with a large, protruding stomach.

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Etymology

Recorded in the UK from the 16th century, possibly formed from gore and belly, or from gormand and belly. Compare Swedish går-bälg.

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