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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Upskail, v. [Scail v.] tr. To cause (something) to disperse into the air. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (STS) xiv 74.
Sic fowill tailis, to sweip the calsay clene, The dust vpskaillis
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