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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Upweir, v. [Wer(e v.1] tr. To defend. — a1585 Maitland in Maitl. Q. 9/63.
Sum greit men … will vp weir Thair stollin geir That nane dar steir thame air nor lait
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