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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erect, a. [ME. erecte (Chaucer). Cf. Erect,p.p.] Upright. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 3/18.
Sum … speidis baith with airis and erect salis, to brek in splenderis the schip on the feirful rokis
