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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1650-1655
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Upbraiding, ppl. adj. Also: obreding. [ME and e.m.E. vpbraidand (a1300), upbreiding (c1449), vpbrayding (1568), upbraiding (a1618); Upbraid v.] Abusive, insulting. — 1650 Dumfr. & Galloway Soc. LI (1975) 49.
Coming to one Isset Pain with vpbraiding words cursing and railing for poynding hir dochter for some lynt 1655 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 91.
The said George … gawe the said Wm. Lyne the lie with other obreding words
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