Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UPSTELL, v. To prop up, support (Lth. 1973).Rxb. 1955 Abd. Univ. Review (Aut.) 142:
Them that by mischance were felled Your sta'wart faith has aft upstelled!
