A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upthrow, -throu, Wpthrow, adv. and prep. [Up adv., Thro(u)ch prep. and Thro(u)ch(e adv.] Upwards through (a place, etc.). Chiefly in contrast to Doun-throw adv. and prep. —adv. 1481 Peebles B. Rec. I 189 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.).
Vpthrow —prep. 1570 Sempill in Sat. P. xii 71.
Hirdmen sall hunt ȝow vpthrow Garranis gyll Castand thair patlis, and lat the pleuch stand still —1655 Dumfries Kirk S. 8 March.
His words in his cursing were these, God nor ane hot coutter be wpthrow & dounthrow Jonet Newall his nichboure 1662 Peebles B. Rec. II 51 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.). —1464 Charter (Reg. H.) C.O. No. 59 (see Doun-throw adv. and prep.).
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