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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upbet, p.p. [Bete v.¹ 3.] Of a fire: Built up again; rekindled. — 1513 Doug. xii ix 51.
Lyke as that the fyre war new vpbet, And in sum dry wydderit wod vpset