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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upflaw, p.t. [Fle v.1] intr. Flew up, went flying. —1460 Hay Alex. 3768.
He … Hit him … with sic a will … Quhill fra the myddill vpflaw in to the feild Baith body, helme [etc.]
