Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UPSTAAR, n. A clergyman (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.), in fisher taboo-usage.
[Agent n. from Norw. opstå, to stand up. For the metaphor see Upstand.]