Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UPMAIST, adj. Sc. form and fig. usage of Eng. upmost (Edb. 1822 R. Wilson Poems 105). Having the highest score in a game or match (Sc. 1951 Sunday Post (34 Oct.)).