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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1956
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UPKUMMEL, v. Also upkumml. To upset, overturn, capsize (Sh. 1973).Sh. 1956 Shetland News (4 Dec.):
Boats would be upkummelled or their niles stolen.Sh. 1956 New Shetlander No. 43. 21:
One sometimes demmils, or up-kummls the bucket, or can.
