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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uppropp, Uprop, Wppropt, v. [Prop(e v.1] tr. To prop up, support. —pres. c1590 Fowler II 86/1.
Gif thow euer vprop that pouar of ane other thow empareth the greatnes of thy auen c1590 Fowler II 124/18.
Wyser bot fewer number hes bot the place quhen the multitud hes no stay to vppropp thame 1626 Garden Worthies 120.
So many reasons relevant arise, And store of stuff t' wp propt thy praise appeare —p.p. c1590 Fowler II 75/2.
Howsoeuer it be that sic a interpryser be mervellouslye strong and vppropped be the number of his armie c1590 Fowler II 91/24.
They, beinge vppropped and exalted by God
