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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Top, v. [ME and e.m.E. top (c1330) to deprive of the top, (1600) to ascend to, reach the top of; Top n.1] tr. To take (something) to the top (of a mast). —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/15.
Top ȝour topinellis hail on ȝour top sail scheitis