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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upsend, v. [Var. of, or put for, Ascend v. Cf. 17th c. Eng. upsent p.t. (Milton) sent up.] intr. To ascend, climb up. —1535 Stewart 56625.
On ledderis syne [they] the wallis did vpsend