Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AP, adv. and prep. Ork. form of up.
1. adv.Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 2:
A' the ministers gae ap prayan for Geordie.
2. prep.Ib. 17:
Some o' them ran ap steenie stairs.
