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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1649

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Upwind, v. [ME and e.m.E. up-wond p.t. and p.p. (both c1250), vpwynde (c1440); Wynd v. 2.] To wind up (something). Only in fig. context. —a1649 Drummond II 71/134.
The motion of a swift & euer-whirling wheele, which twinneth forth and againe vp-windeth our life

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