Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UPSHOT, n. Sc. usage: ? = Upset, n., 1.Ayr. 1720 Ayr Presb. Reg. MS. (9 Nov.):
For the brew house a new couple three pound a new roof one pound two duzen of cabers three pound & two duzan of upshots one pound four shill.
