[f. as prec.] With or as with a squelch or heavy squash.
1772. R. Graves, Spir. Quix. (1783), III. 202. When he was got about seven or eight feet high, he made a sudden pause; and, squelch, he came down again.
1820. Glenfergus, I. iv. 93. The maid lay squelch on the floor, rolled together, and blubbering and bawling hideously.
1823–. in dial. glossaries (Suffolk, Nhp., Leics., Hamps., Warw., Wilts.).
1851. Borrow, Lavengro, lxxxviii. He lost his wind, and falling squelch on the ground, do you see, he lost the battle.
