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: 1680-1700+
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Upmaking, ppl. adj. [Upmak v.] That makes up for a lack or defect or supplies a want, satisfying. — c1680 McWard Serm. 228.
Besides my upmaking peace of conscience, which is my hundred fold in this life 1681 Cloud of Witnesses (1714) 118.
I bear my testimony to the cross of Christ as the only desirable up-making and rich lot of the people of God this day in Scotland 1682 Faithful Contendings 40.
I have found my Lord, unchangeable, in every estate the same, ay the same up making, and more than up making portion; sweet and easy is His cross [etc.] 1726 Wodrow Corr. III 269.
May He, by His spirit, be assisting, comforting, and upmaking to you
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