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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Upswak(k, v. [Swak v.] tr. To dash, hurl, fling up. = Swak v. 1. —1513 Doug. xi xii 66.
Lyke as the … sey … on the skelleys … Vpswakkis [Sm. Vpswakis] fast the fomy wallys gray
