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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Uphale,) Uphaile, v. P.p. uphaled. [Late ME and e.m.E. vp hale (14 … ); Hale v.¹ Cf. MDu. ophalen, MLG uphalen.] tr. To pull or draw up. = To hale up (Hale v.¹ b (1)). — 1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas ii 946.
Like an ancient oake or statly pine, Which rageing winds impetuously assaile … On each side striving her from earth t' vphaile c1620 Boyd Zion's Fl. 3.
They turn like mist uphaled by the sunne