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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Upbrad, n. [ME and e.m.E. upbreid (a1200), upbraid (c1275); Braid n.] To mak vpbrad, to utter verbal abuse; to complain. Cf. Upbraid v. 2. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxvi 438.
The Pharaseus hym sad Dispituisly & mad vpbrad, Sayand, the self dewil that he had In hyme
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