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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uphesing, vbl. n. [Upheis v. Cf. Heis(e)ing vbl. n., Hesing vbl. n.] Lifting up, hoisting. —1538–9 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 251.
For certane towis to the uphesing of gret stanis in the quarrellis
