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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Upbend, v. P.p. upbend. [Bend v.] tr. a. Of a sail: To cause to bend or be directed upwards. Only in fig. context. b. p.p. Of brows: Creased (into a frown or scowl). —a. c1590 J. Stewart 265 § 259.
My muse go low and nocht so hich pretend In this Carib do nocht thy saeill vpbend. Hold bak, hold bak [etc.] —b. c1590 J. Stewart 16/42.
As tygar full of teine, Vith brows vpbend, At bargan vold he be
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