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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1601
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Upberar(e, Wpberar, n. [ME and e.m.E. upberer (1386); Upbere v.] A person who, or thing which supports or holds up (something). — 1513 Doug. vi xiii 89 (Sm.).
The wpberar [Ruddim. vpberare] of the hevin, Atlas 1601 Criminal Trials II 350.
Dilatit of the ignominious dishonouring … of his Maiestie, in taking of his portratour, and … setting thairof to the stowpis and vpberaris of the gibbet
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