gorbelly
gorbelly · gorbellies
A large, protruding bellyA large, protruding belly.
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete)A large, protruding belly.
(obsolete)A person with such a belly.
Origin
UK 16th century. Possibly gore + belly or gormand + belly. Compare Swedish går-bälg.UK 16th century. Possibly gore + belly or gormand + belly. Compare Swedish går-bälg.
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Forms
plural: gorbellies| Singular | gorbelly |
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Synonyms
2 synonymslarge belly:paunch
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedgorbellied
See also
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