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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upros, v. [Cf. e.m.E. vprous'd p.p. arouse (both Shakespeare), cf. rowse, rous- (both 1486).] tr. To arouse, move to compassion. —a1568 Scott xvi 26.
It wald vpros ane hart of stone To se me lost for lufe of one
