Just curious as to how it was "decided" (?) that the word "boak" captured the sensation of heaving? Actually, I'm assuming that's what it means?
Is there a thread anyone can link me to?
My own personal description would be more like a "huuppp". Was that banded about at all?
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Can I ask about "boak"
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Shakey1500 · 10/10/2011 23:16
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