KECKING

Verb

kecking

present participle of keck

Source: Wiktionary


KECK

Keck, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Kecked; p. pr. & vb. n. Kecking.] Etym: [Cf. dial. G. köcken, köken.]

Definition: To heave or to retch, as in an effort to vomit. [R.] Swift.

Keck, n.

Definition: An effort to vomit; queasiness. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUSPENDED

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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