Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UPHAND, adj. With uplifted hand. Rare or obs. in Eng.wm.Sc. 1835 Laird of Logan 85:
Girzie, when in her barleyhoods, was apt to enforce her commands with uphand emphases.
