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stech

American  
[stekh] / stɛx /

verb (used with object)

  1. to fill or gorge (one's stomach) with food.

verb (used without object)

  1. to eat voraciously.

Etymology

Origin of stech

First recorded in 1715–25; apparently variant of stack

Example Sentences

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She has an awfu' hoosefu' o' stech, Mistress Mikaver; press efter press, an' kist efter kist fu'.

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.

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