Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UPPINS, adv. A little way upwards, in an upward direction (Sc. 1825 Jam.). Cf. dounnins s.v. Doon, adv.1, IV. 2.
[Up + -in(g), suff., 3.]
