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retch

retch \'rech, Brit 're-ch\ vb [(assumed) ME rechen to spit, retch, fr. OE 
   hr-can to s]pit, hawk; akin to L crepare to rattle - more at RAVEN : 
   to make an effort to vomit  : VOMIT  - retch n