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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Updrawin(g, vbl. n. [Drawing vbl. n.] a. The action of erecting or fitting (something) in place. b. The action of drawing up or drafting (a document). —a. 1497 Treas. Acc. I 331.
To the wrichtis … at the vpdrawing of the geest in the chapel of Striuelin 1512 Treas. Acc. IV 458.
To xxiij werkmen at the up drawin of the mast —b. 1660 Wodrow Hist. I (1828) 72.
The persons subscribers of the said papers, and these in company at the updrawing thereof
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