A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Upbrace, v. [Brase v.] tr. To secure (something) firmly. —a1568 Bannatyne MS 52a/106.
Ȝe merchantis that the gold sa reid Vpbrace in to ȝour boxis bad
