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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Uploip, v. [ME and e.m.E. vp leopen, vp lupan p.t., 3rd pers. pl. (Layamon), vp lepp p.t. sing. (Cursor M.), vpleape (a1560); Lowp v.] intr. To leap upwards, ascend rapidly. Only fig. (cf. Lynd. Test. Pap. 391 in Lowp v. 2 (2)). — a1605 Montg. Misc. P. iii 33.
Fortun … quhirlis about hir quheill … And ladds vploips to lordships all thair lains
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