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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uptying, vbl. n. [e.m.E. uptye v. (1590), vp-tie (1600); Te v.] Tying up, binding fast. Only in fig. context. —1613 Forbes Comm. Rev. 217.
His vptying is to bee counted, when in that consideration hee is perfectly made fast, as taken, shut up, locked on and sealed
