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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Updaw, v. [Daw v.] intr. To dawn, become light. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 512.
Thus draif thai our that deir nyght, with danceis full noble, Quhill that the day did up daw and dew donkit flouris a1550 Tayis Bank 30.
The nythingall woik of hir nest Singing ‘The day vpdawis’
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