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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upfilling, -fylling, vbl. n. [19th c. Eng. upfilling (1822); Fill v.] The action of filling in or up (a space, container, etc.). —1531–2 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 105.
For … makand thre gutteris in the flure of the [stable] … and carying of the flag stanis to the saidis gutteris … and upfylling of the said flure 1625 Edinb. Test. LIII 88b.
Ellevin twnes … Burdeaux wyne, being maid of full wynes at the first vpfilling ten twnes full wyne 1675 Stirling Common Good 91.
For thrie peaper books for vpfilling the registers
