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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upgeter, n. [Gettare n.] One who draws up or instigates (something). — 1612 Crim. Trials III 221.
It is allegit that Johnne Mathiesone can nocht pas vpone this assyse, becaus he is pairtie and vpgeter of the dittay
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